Editing Isabelle

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|games=''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''

|lastappearance=''{{s|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}'' (2020)

|console= [[Nintendo 3DS]]

|species= {{s|nookipedia|Dog}} (Shih Tzu)<!--Shih Tzu is NOT a species of its own, but rather a breed of dog. Please do not change it-->

'''Isabelle''' ({{ja|しずえ|Shizue}}, ''Shizue'') is a major character from the {{uv|Animal Crossing}} series. Since her debut in ''{{s|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Leaf}}'' as the {{s|nookipedia|player}}'s secretary, Isabelle's popularity has resulted in her becoming a mascot of the ''Animal Crossing'' series, much like [[Tom Nook]] and [[K.K. Slider]].

After making cameos in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as a [[trophy]], an [[Assist Trophy]], a [[Smash Tour]] item and a [[Mii Costume]], Isabelle transitioned into a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

In ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Leaf}}'', {{iw|nookipedia|Tortimer}} has retired from the position of mayor. Upon moving into the {{iw|nookipedia|town}}, the player becomes the subsequent mayor, and Isabelle will begin assisting them as their secretary. Despite being slightly naive and occasionally scatterbrained, Isabelle is nevertheless eager and hardworking.

As the secretary, Isabelle aids the player in signing {{iw|nookipedia|ordinance}}s into law, making preparations for {{iw|nookipedia|public works project}}s, and officiating various ceremonies. On numerous holidays throughout the year, Isabelle appears in the town plaza, giving out holiday-themed items to players who speak with her.

 

Due to her characterization, Isabelle gained a considerable amount of popularity, to the point that she quickly became a mascot of the ''Animal Crossing'' series alongside long-time fan favorites [[Tom Nook]] and [[K.K. Slider]]. In regard to promotional material, the ''Animal Crossing'' series' official {{iw|wikipedia|Twitter}} account is portrayed as Isabelle's personal account;<ref>[https://twitter.com/animalcrossing Isabelle (@animalcrossing) / Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://www.polygon.com/2014/3/28/5555682/animal-crossing-interview-new-console-version-smartphones Animal Crossing's creators on new console versions, mobile connectivity and fatigue]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/7635-animal-crossing-devs-taking-questions-via-twitter-for-gdc-panel Animal Crossing Devs Taking Questions via Twitter for GDC Panel]</ref> however, Tom Nook substituted for her for a few months to promote ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}''.<ref>[https://gamerant.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-twitter-isabelle/ Animal Crossing Twitter Account Reclaimed By Isabelle]</ref> Isabelle's popularity also resulted in her debuting as a playable character, albeit outside of her home series, in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' via the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8}}'' downloadable content pack.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfVTC2uTHYA Wii U - Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 Preview]</ref>

 

In ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}'', Isabelle is Tom Nook's assistant for Nook Inc. Unlike in ''New Leaf'', the player must meet certain requirements in order for her to appear. Specifically, the player must help [[Timmy & Tommy|Timmy and Tommy]] establish a {{iw|nookipedia|Nook's Cranny}}, invite three villagers to reside on their [[Nookipedia:Town#In New Horizons|deserted island]], and then complete a number of tasks issued by Tom Nook in order to make the island properly hospitable for the three invited villagers.

 

Upon meeting these criteria, Tom Nook will announce that {{iw|nookipedia|Resident Services}} would undergo reconstruction. The day after construction is completed, Isabelle will join Nook during his daily island announcement, and proceeds to share the role of conducting civic duties with him at the renovated Resident Services. Isabelle maintains her service in evaluating the town and its residents, whereas Nook handles infrastructural work. Isabelle can also reset any villager's clothing, catchphrase, and if ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise}}'' is installed their interior. Since [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/2.0|version 2.0]], Isabelle is also able to enact ordinances as done previously in ''New Leaf''.

Isabelle briefly appears in the game's first reveal trailer from E3 2013, where she is shown speaking with {{s|nookipedia|Rosie}} as {{SSB4|Villager}} runs by. She also cameos in Villager's [[List of character posters#Villager|character poster]].

[[File:IsabelleThrowingFruit.jpg|thumb|left|Isabelle throwing fruit to {{SSB4|Ryu}} in {{for3ds}}.]]

Isabelle appears as an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. When summoned, she will stay in place and toss [[healing]] fruit to whoever summoned her. While it is possible for opponents to intercept the fruit, only the summoner has the advantage of only having to touch the fruit to heal; opponents will have to actively grab them with the shield or attack buttons.

Isabelle cannot be attacked, though she will flinch if opponents get close. If the summoner is KO'd while she is still active, Isabelle will hunch over with a dismayed expression until the summoner returns. Conversely, she will cheer if the summoner scores a KO.

Isabelle also appears as an item in Smash Tour. When selected, all stat-boosting items near the player grow to their maximum size.

[[File:DLC Costume Isabelle Outfit.jpg|thumb|Isabelle alongside a  {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} dressed as her.]]

Isabelle is the basis for a paid [[downloadable]] [[Mii Costume]]. Although the Isabelle Hat can be worn by any type of {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}, only {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s can wear the Isabelle Outfit. While worn, the Mii Gunner uses a [[nookipedia:Handheld items#Party Popper|Party Popper]] instead of their standard arm cannon.

Isabelle's standard trophy can be obtained in both versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and in {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' [[Trophy Box]]. However, the trophy of her wearing her winter attire is only available in {{for3ds}}.

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|desc-ntsc=Isabelle is the mayor's highly capable secretary. She can be forgetful sometimes, but you can always count on her for information about the town. She wears her hair up in a bun that makes her look like a shih tzu. Mostly because she is one! She also has a twin brother named Digby.

|desc-pal=Isabelle's the mayor's secretary, and you couldn't ask for someone more on the ball! Well...maybe you could, but she's still full of useful info about life in the town. With her fringe and tied-up hair, she looks just like a shih-tzu! That's because she is one. And so is her twin brother, Digby.

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|name=Isabelle (Sweater)

|image=IsabelleSweaterTrophy3DS.png

|desc-ntsc=The green check she wears in warmer months suits her perfectly, but when the cold hits, her mustard-yellow cardigan is just too stylish for words. It may make you long for the spring months, though. Hot or cold—nothing makes Isabelle feel under the weather!

|desc-pal=The green chequered vest she wears in warmer months suits her to a T, but when the cold hits, her mustard-yellow cardie is just too stylish for words. That said, it might make you long for spring and all its vibrant beauty! Of course, Isabelle doesn't mind. Hot or cold, she's always a ray of sunshine!

|game=ssb4-3ds

[[File:Isabelle SSBU.png|thumb|Isabelle, as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]

Isabelle appears as a [[newcomer]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. She was revealed during the [[Nintendo Direct]] on September 13th, 2018 alongside a teaser for the then-unnamed ''{{s|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRuHg1dv8MI Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018]</ref> Although Isabelle shares several moves with {{SSBU|Villager}}, such as [[Pocket]],<ref name=DevDetails/> the overwhelming majority of her respective versions have minute aesthetic and/or mechanical differences, such as her version of [[Balloon Trip]].<ref name=Izzy/> When coupled with her other moves being unique to her, her slightly different physique and her somewhat different attributes, Isabelle functions as a semi-[[clone]] of Villager.<ref name=DevDetails>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2018/12/12/sakurai-tells-more-details-about-smash-ultimates-development/ Sakurai Tells More Details About Smash Ultimate's Development]</ref><ref name=Izzy>[https://sourcegaming.info/2018/09/26/sakurai-discusses-isabelle-echoes-and-newcomers/ Sakurai Discusses Isabelle, Echoes, and Newcomers]</ref>

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The Isabelle [[Mii Costume]] reappears, albeit as unlockable content instead of downloadable content.

===Spirit===

SSBU spirit Isabelle.png|827. '''''Isabelle'''''

==Gallery==

Villager Poster.jpg|Isabelle making a cameo in {{SSB4|Villager}}'s reveal poster in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.

SSB4 Mii Fighter Isabelle.jpg|Isabelle as a [[Mii Costume]].

Villager and Isabelle artwork.jpg|Promotional artwork featuring {{SSBU|Isabelle}} and {{SSBU|Villager}} leaving {{s|nookipedia|town}} to participate in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

Isabelle-Alt1 SSBU.png|Isabelle (winter outfit), as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.

*Isabelle is the fourth summonable character to become playable in a later installment, following [[Charizard]], [[Little Mac]], and [[Dark Samus]].

*Isabelle speaks in {{s|nookipedia|Animalese}} during her reveal trailer. As dialogue in Animalese is actually produced via an intentionally distorted text to speech synthesizer, her voiced dialogue is different across all versions of her reveal trailer, with each one matching the text boxes in each language.

*Due to debuting in November 2012, Isabelle is the newest Assist Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.

*Pears are the only fruit Isabelle throws to not be featured in her trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.

*Isabelle and Villager are the only playable characters in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series whose Japanese names are written entirely in hiragana, as opposed to katakana or kanji.