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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Isabelle - Mario Kart 8.jpg|260px]]  
|image=[[File:Isabelle SSBU.png|250px]]
|full_name=Isabelle
|species=Dog ({{wp|Shih Tzu}} breed)
|first_appearance=''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' (2013, ''Animal Crossing'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]], ''Mario'' series)
|first_appearance=''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' (2012, ''Animal Crossing'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|species=Dog
|latest_appearance=''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'' (2020, ''Animal Crossing'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' - [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 2]] ([[List of Mario games by date#2015|2015]])
}}
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'''Isabelle''' is a [[dog]] character from ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' that serves as the [[Villager]]'s secretary, helping them to carry out their duties as mayor.
{{quote|They want me in Smash?!|Isabelle|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, "All in a Day's Work" trailer}}
'''Isabelle''' is a female dog character from the [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|''Animal Crossing'' series]] who originally debuted in the 2012 [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'', serving as the [[nookipedia:Player|Villager]]'s secretary.
==History==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
[[File:SSB4 WiiU Isabelle.jpg|thumb|left|Isabelle in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
Isabelle appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. She tosses fruit at the player that summoned her, which heals them when touched. Opponents can also be healed if they come into contact with the fruit. She cannot be attacked, but she flinches if opponents get too close. If the player that summoned Isabelle is knocked out, she will hunch over with a saddened expression until they return. In addition, an Isabelle costume for the [[Mii Fighter]]s was released as DLC.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{SSB fighter infobox
|color=purple
|align=right
|title=Isabelle
|emblem=AnimalCrossing Emblem.png
|image=Isabelle SSBU.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (unlockable)
|standard=Pocket
|side=Fishing Rod
|up=Balloon Trip
|down=Lloid Trap
|final=Dream Town Hall
|entrance=Isabelle comes out of the [[nookipedia:Town Hall|Town Hall]] cheering, before it shrinks into a puff of smoke.
}}
[[File:Isabelle intro.png|thumb|left|200px|Isabelle being revealed as a new character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'']]
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Isabelle (SSBU)}}
Isabelle returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', now as a playable character instead of an Assist Trophy. She is the second ''Animal Crossing'' fighter after [[Villager]]. Although she has attacks that function similarly to Villager's attacks but are aesthetically different (such as having [[nookipedia:Tom Nook|Tom Nook]], [[nookipedia:Timmy and Tommy|Timmy, and Tommy]] build the Town Hall around an opponent in her [[Final Smash]], Dream Town Hall), she also has moves entirely unique from Villager (similar to certain other fighters such as [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]) and is not classified as an Echo Fighter. Her down special move, Lloid Trap, has her plant [[nookipedia:Lloid|Lloid]] in the ground, who shoots upwards when activated. She also, like Villager, has Pocket as one of her special attacks, as well as being able to use a [[nookipedia:Net|net]] as her grab. Her side special, named Fishing Rod, uses a [[nookipedia:Fishing rod|fishing rod]] that can act as a long range grab that can even land and grab opponents in water. Her tagline in her splash artwork, "Isabelle Turns Over A New Leaf!", is most likely a reference to her debut game ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf''.
 
In her trailer, she is working in an office until she is given time for a break. She then receives a letter from [[nookipedia:Pete|Pete]], and thanks him for his hard work. When she reads the note, she becomes surprised to learn she will be in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a new fighter. After the trailer, she waves to the viewers hoping they will cheer her on in the game.
 
Isabelle is not seen in the opening cutscene of World of Light, but still appears as one of the puppet fighters nevertheless. Isabelle is later freed after her puppet fighter is defeated, and she subsequently joins Kirby's team against Galeem and later [[Dharkon]].
 
Isabelle is a lightweight fighter, being lighter than [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] but heavier than [[Little Mac]], while having the same weight as [[Link|Young Link]] and [[Greninja]].
 
Isabelle's Classic Mode route, Best in Show, features all of the female fighters, including palette swaps. She engages in the battles in the following order:
 
#{{iw|smashwiki|Villager (SSBU)|Villager}} (female) ×4 at {{iw|smashwiki|Smashville}}
#{{iw|smashwiki|Wii Fit Trainer (SSBU)|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)|Pokémon Trainer}} (female), and {{iw|smashwiki|Pikachu (SSBU)|Pikachu Libre}} at {{iw|smashwiki|Wii Fit Studio}}
#{{iw|smashwiki|Palutena (SSBU)|Palutena}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Lucina (SSBU)|Lucina}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Zelda (SSBU)|Zelda}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Corrin (SSBU)|Corrin}} (female), and {{iw|smashwiki|Robin (SSBU)|Robin}} (female) at {{iw|smashwiki|Temple}}
#{{iw|smashwiki|Zero Suit Samus (SSBU)|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Bayonetta (SSBU)|Bayonetta}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Samus (SSBU)|Samus}} in a team battle at {{iw|smashwiki|Moray Towers}}, assisted by {{iw|smashwiki|Inkling (SSBU)|Inkling}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Ice Climbers (SSBU)|Ice Climbers}}.
#[[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Rosalina]], and [[Wendy]] at [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]]
#{{iw|smashwiki|Sheik (SSBU)|Sheik}} at {{iw|smashwiki|Gerudo Valley}}
#Final battle against {{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}}, and also {{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}} on {{iw|smashwiki|difficulty|intensity}} 7.0 or higher, at {{iw|smashwiki|Final Destination (SSBU)|Final Destination}}
 
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
[[File:MK8 Isabelle.png|thumb|left|In ''Mario Kart 8'']]
Isabelle makes an appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as one of the characters included in the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack, marking the first time she is playable in any game. She is one of the heavier lightweights in the game. As such, her acceleration, handling, and traction stats are lowered a little to boost her speed and weight, with her stats being identical to those of [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Lakitu]], [[Toadette]], [[Larry]], and [[Wendy]]. Her signature vehicle is the [[City Tripper]]. Like the other lightweights, she has a small body frame. Her kart symbol is an apple from the ''Animal Crossing'' series.


==History==
Isabelle returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', where she is included in the base content and is available from the start. She now shares stats with only Toadette and Wendy.
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
[[File:SSB4 WiiU Isabelle.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Isabelle in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
Isabelle appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. She tosses fruit at the [[player]] that summoned her, which will heal them when touched. Opponents can also be healed, but they must manually grab the fruit. She can't be attacked, but she will flinch when opponents get to close. If the player that summoned Isabelle is knocked out, she will hunch over with a saddened expression until they return. In addition, an Isabelle costume for the [[Mii Fighter]]s will be released as DLC.
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===''Mario Kart 8''===
[[File:MK8-Canela.PNG|thumb]]
Isabelle makes an appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as one of the characters included in the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack, marking the first time she is playable in any game.<ref>Farokhmanesh, Megan (August 26, 2014). [http://www.polygon.com/2014/8/26/6071823/mario-kart-8-link-animal-crossing-dlc Link, F-Zero, and Animal Crossing are coming to Mario Kart 8 as DLC]. Polygon. Retrieved August 26, 2014.</ref> She is one of the heavier lightweights in the game. As such, her acceleration, handling, and grip stats are lowered a little to boost her speed and weight, her stats are identical to those of [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Lakitu]], [[Toadette]], [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], and [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]]. Her signature vehicle is the [[City Tripper]]. Like the other lightweights she has a small body frame
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===''Super Mario Maker''===
===''Super Mario Maker''===
{{upcoming}}
Two [[Costume Mario|costumes]] based on Isabelle appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', only available in levels using the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style. One costume depicts her in the usual green summer outfit, while the other depicts her in the winter outfit. One way to unlock these costumes is scanning their appropriate [[amiibo]] figures with the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|GamePad]]. Alternatively, the costumes can be unlocked by chance upon completing the Super Mario Challenge, although the difficulty requirement is different for each: summer outfit Isabelle can be unlocked by beating the challenge on Normal difficulty or harder, while the winter outfit Isabelle can be unlocked by beating the challenge on Expert difficulty or harder.
Isabelle makes yet another appearance in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. Should the player scan an Isabelle [[amiibo]] with the Wii U's Gamepad, the sprite of [[Mario]] will be replaced with a sprite of Isabelle. This only applies in levels using the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' graphical style.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Isabelle
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:SSB3DS_Isabelle_Trophy.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:IsabelleTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Assist Trophy
|appears_in='''3DS''' ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' (06/2013)
|trophy_box=67: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
|desc=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.
|desc2=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.
}}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{Spirit
|no=827
|name=Isabelle
|image=[[File:SSBU Isabelle Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Animal Crossing'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Fighter spirit|Fighter}}
|obtain=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} as Isabelle
}}
;Palutena's Guidance
*'''Pit:''' That poor dog looks lost! I'll check its collar.
*'''Palutena:''' That's Isabelle! She has bells on her head. That's why she Isabelle! Her day job is assistant to the mayor of some town. I hear she's the town's hardest worker. She's also cute, courageous, and modest, which is why everyone loves her!
*'''Viridi:''' Hmph. She's overrated if you ask me.
*'''Pit:''' No. One. Did. If Isabelle has so much going for her, why is she fighting in Smash?
*'''Palutena:''' Yeah, it seems like a weird choice. Maybe she just wants to get some exercise.
*'''Pit:''' There's gotta be less violent ways to get your blood pumping.
*'''Palutena:''' She's from the same town as the Villager, so their moves are somewhat alike. She's just full of surprises, though. Be extra careful of her Fishing Rod. She'll reel you in like a fish.
*'''{{iw|smashwiki|Super Smash Blog}} bio:''' ''Isabelle joins the battle from Animal Crossing: New Leaf! She uses various trinkets from around the village to battle. Her side special, "Fishing Rod," not only allows her to snag and bring opponents closer, it can also be used as a recovery move.''
 
===amiibo===
*''Isabelle is the mayor's highly capable secretary from the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game. She can be forgetful sometimes, but you can always count on her for information about the town, and she's happy to cheer you on in all your mayor-ly duties. She also has a twin brother named Digby.''


==Trophy information==
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
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{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
!Title!!Role!!Release!!System
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|Playable character
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|-
!Name
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
!Image
|[[Assist Trophy]]
!Description
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|-
|align=center|'''Isabelle'''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|[[File:SSB3DS Isabelle Trophy.png|100px]]
|[[Assist Trophy]]
|''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.''
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|-
|align=center|'''Isabelle (Sweater)'''
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|[[File:SSB3DS Isabelle Sweater Trophy.png|100px]]
|[[Costume Mario|Playable costume]]
|''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! ''
|2015
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Playable character
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Isabelle - Mario Kart 8.jpg|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
MK8 AC DLC Isabelle Screenshot.png|''Mario Kart 8''
Isabelle Outfit SSBWU.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SMM Isabelle.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
SMM Isabelle.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
SMM IsabelleWinter.png|''Super Mario Maker''
Isabelle Summer pose SMM.png|''Super Mario Maker''
Isabelle Winter pose SMM.png|''Super Mario Maker''
MK8DX Others.png|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
MK8DX Mercedes Benz Cars.jpg|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
PN Winter break game guide 2022 banner.jpg|[[Play Nintendo]] holiday 2022 artwork, showing Isabelle alongside Mario and other [[Nintendo]] characters
PN Winter break game guide 2022 thumb.jpg|Play Nintendo
NT Group Artwork.png|[[NWiki:Nintendo Tokyo|Nintendo Tokyo]]
Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Banner.png|My Nintendo Store (Holiday Gift Guide 2023)
SSBU Pocket Isabelle.png|Isabelle's [[smashwiki:Pocket|Pocket]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
SSBU Fishing Rod.png|Isabelle's [[smashwiki:Fishing Rod|Fishing Rod]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
SSBU Balloon Trip Isabelle.png|Isabelle's [[smashwiki:Balloon Trip|Balloon Trip]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
SSBU Lloid Trap.png|Isabelle's [[smashwiki:Lloid Trap|Lloid Trap]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Isabelle FinalSmash SSBU.png|Isabelle's [[smashwiki:Dream Town Hall|Dream Town Hall]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
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{{foreign names
|Jap=しずえ
|Jap=しずえ
|JapR=Shizue
|JapR=Shizue
|JapM=Literally means "quiet river". May be a corruption of "Shih Tzu", which is her species of origin.
|JapM=Possibly from「シーズー」(''Shī Zū'', "Shih Tzu") and「え」(''-e'', Japanese feminine name ending)
|Spa=Canela
|Chi=西施惠
|SpaM=Literally means "cinnamon". Could also be intended to be a pun on the word "can" (dog).
|ChiR=Xīshīhuì
|ChiM=Transliteration of Japanese name, while「西施」is also derived from the name of "{{wp|Xi Shi}}", one of the Four Beauties of ancient China, and it is also one of the Chinese names of "Shih Tzu"
|Dut=Isabelle
|Fre=Marie
|Fre=Marie
|FreM=French girls name. Could also be a pun on the word ''mairie'' (town hall)
|FreM=French girls' name; may also be a pun on ''mairie'' ("town hall")
|Ger=Melinda
|GerM=German girls' name
|Ita=Fuffi
|Ita=Fuffi
|ItaM="Fuffi" is an Italian female name for a dog.
|ItaM=An Italian female name for a dog
|Kor=여울
|Kor=여울
|KorR=Yeo'ul
|KorR=Yeo'ul
|KorM=Literally means "rapids (of the river)".
|KorM=Literally means "rapids of the river"
|Ger=Melinda
|PorE=Isabelle
|GerM=German girls name
|Rus=Изабель
|Dut=Isabelle
|RusR=Izabel{{'}}''
|DutM=-
|Rus2={{nw|Изабелла<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo Россия Archive|url=youtu.be/t1OVJDRhm7o?t=112|timestamp=01:52|title=Mario Kart 8 DLC — Animal Crossing (Wii U)|publisher=YouTube|language=ru|accessdate=June 16, 2024}}</ref> <small>(''Mario Kart 8'')</small>}}
|Por=Isabelle
|Rus2R=Izabella
|PorM=-
|RusM=Transliteration of the English name
|Rus=Изабелла<br/>''Izabella''
|Rus2M=Transliteration of the English name
|RusM=Transliteration of the International name}}
|Spa=Canela
|SpaM=Literally means "cinnamon"; may also be intended to be a pun on ''can'' ("dog") and "Isabela"
}}


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Isabelle
Isabelle's pose in super smash bros ultimate
Species Dog (Shih Tzu breed)
First appearance Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012, Animal Crossing series)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020, Animal Crossing series)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Super Mario-related media)
“They want me in Smash?!”
Isabelle, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, "All in a Day's Work" trailer

Isabelle is a female dog character from the Animal Crossing series who originally debuted in the 2012 Nintendo 3DS game Animal Crossing: New Leaf, serving as the Villager's secretary.

History[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Isabelle as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Isabelle in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Isabelle appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as an Assist Trophy. She tosses fruit at the player that summoned her, which heals them when touched. Opponents can also be healed if they come into contact with the fruit. She cannot be attacked, but she flinches if opponents get too close. If the player that summoned Isabelle is knocked out, she will hunch over with a saddened expression until they return. In addition, an Isabelle costume for the Mii Fighters was released as DLC.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The Animal Crossing series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Isabelle
Isabelle's pose in super smash bros ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (unlockable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Pocket
Side:  Fishing Rod
Up:  Balloon Trip
Down:  Lloid Trap
Final Smash:  Dream Town Hall
Battle entrance
Isabelle comes out of the Town Hall cheering, before it shrinks into a puff of smoke.
Isabelle's splash screen introduction for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as seen in the September 2018 Nintendo Direct.
Isabelle being revealed as a new character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
SmashWiki article: Isabelle (SSBU)

Isabelle returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now as a playable character instead of an Assist Trophy. She is the second Animal Crossing fighter after Villager. Although she has attacks that function similarly to Villager's attacks but are aesthetically different (such as having Tom Nook, Timmy, and Tommy build the Town Hall around an opponent in her Final Smash, Dream Town Hall), she also has moves entirely unique from Villager (similar to certain other fighters such as Mario and Luigi) and is not classified as an Echo Fighter. Her down special move, Lloid Trap, has her plant Lloid in the ground, who shoots upwards when activated. She also, like Villager, has Pocket as one of her special attacks, as well as being able to use a net as her grab. Her side special, named Fishing Rod, uses a fishing rod that can act as a long range grab that can even land and grab opponents in water. Her tagline in her splash artwork, "Isabelle Turns Over A New Leaf!", is most likely a reference to her debut game Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

In her trailer, she is working in an office until she is given time for a break. She then receives a letter from Pete, and thanks him for his hard work. When she reads the note, she becomes surprised to learn she will be in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a new fighter. After the trailer, she waves to the viewers hoping they will cheer her on in the game.

Isabelle is not seen in the opening cutscene of World of Light, but still appears as one of the puppet fighters nevertheless. Isabelle is later freed after her puppet fighter is defeated, and she subsequently joins Kirby's team against Galeem and later Dharkon.

Isabelle is a lightweight fighter, being lighter than Peach and Daisy but heavier than Little Mac, while having the same weight as Young Link and Greninja.

Isabelle's Classic Mode route, Best in Show, features all of the female fighters, including palette swaps. She engages in the battles in the following order:

  1. Villager (female) ×4 at Smashville
  2. Wii Fit Trainer, Pokémon Trainer (female), and Pikachu Libre at Wii Fit Studio
  3. Palutena, Lucina, Zelda, Corrin (female), and Robin (female) at Temple
  4. Zero Suit Samus, Bayonetta, and Samus in a team battle at Moray Towers, assisted by Inkling and Ice Climbers.
  5. Peach, Daisy, Rosalina, and Wendy at Princess Peach's Castle
  6. Sheik at Gerudo Valley
  7. Final battle against Master Hand, and also Crazy Hand on intensity 7.0 or higher, at Final Destination

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Isabelle, in Mario Kart 8.
In Mario Kart 8

Isabelle makes an appearance in Mario Kart 8 as one of the characters included in the Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content pack, marking the first time she is playable in any game. She is one of the heavier lightweights in the game. As such, her acceleration, handling, and traction stats are lowered a little to boost her speed and weight, with her stats being identical to those of Toad, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, Lakitu, Toadette, Larry, and Wendy. Her signature vehicle is the City Tripper. Like the other lightweights, she has a small body frame. Her kart symbol is an apple from the Animal Crossing series.

Isabelle returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, where she is included in the base content and is available from the start. She now shares stats with only Toadette and Wendy.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Two costumes based on Isabelle appear in Super Mario Maker, only available in levels using the Super Mario Bros. style. One costume depicts her in the usual green summer outfit, while the other depicts her in the winter outfit. One way to unlock these costumes is scanning their appropriate amiibo figures with the GamePad. Alternatively, the costumes can be unlocked by chance upon completing the Super Mario Challenge, although the difficulty requirement is different for each: summer outfit Isabelle can be unlocked by beating the challenge on Normal difficulty or harder, while the winter outfit Isabelle can be unlocked by beating the challenge on Expert difficulty or harder.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Isabelle
3DS:
Isabelle trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Wii U:
Isabelle trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Both
Category: Assist Trophy
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
3DS Animal Crossing: New Leaf (06/2013)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 67: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
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. (American English)
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. (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#827 Isabelle
Isabelle's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Animal Crossing Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Clear Classic Mode as Isabelle
Palutena's Guidance
  • Pit: That poor dog looks lost! I'll check its collar.
  • Palutena: That's Isabelle! She has bells on her head. That's why she Isabelle! Her day job is assistant to the mayor of some town. I hear she's the town's hardest worker. She's also cute, courageous, and modest, which is why everyone loves her!
  • Viridi: Hmph. She's overrated if you ask me.
  • Pit: No. One. Did. If Isabelle has so much going for her, why is she fighting in Smash?
  • Palutena: Yeah, it seems like a weird choice. Maybe she just wants to get some exercise.
  • Pit: There's gotta be less violent ways to get your blood pumping.
  • Palutena: She's from the same town as the Villager, so their moves are somewhat alike. She's just full of surprises, though. Be extra careful of her Fishing Rod. She'll reel you in like a fish.
  • Super Smash Blog bio: Isabelle joins the battle from Animal Crossing: New Leaf! She uses various trinkets from around the village to battle. Her side special, "Fishing Rod," not only allows her to snag and bring opponents closer, it can also be used as a recovery move.

amiibo[edit]

  • Isabelle is the mayor's highly capable secretary from the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game. She can be forgetful sometimes, but you can always count on her for information about the town, and she's happy to cheer you on in all your mayor-ly duties. She also has a twin brother named Digby.

List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Title Role Release System
Mario Kart 8 Playable character 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Assist Trophy 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Assist Trophy 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario Maker Playable costume 2015 Wii U
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Playable character 2017 Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Playable character 2018 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese しずえ[?]
Shizue
Possibly from「シーズー」(Shī Zū, "Shih Tzu") and「え」(-e, Japanese feminine name ending)
Chinese 西施惠[?]
Xīshīhuì
Transliteration of Japanese name, while「西施」is also derived from the name of "Xi Shi", one of the Four Beauties of ancient China, and it is also one of the Chinese names of "Shih Tzu"
Dutch Isabelle[?] -
French Marie[?] French girls' name; may also be a pun on mairie ("town hall")
German Melinda[?] German girls' name
Italian Fuffi[?] An Italian female name for a dog
Korean 여울[?]
Yeo'ul
Literally means "rapids of the river"
Portuguese (NOE) Isabelle[?] -
Russian Изабель[?]
Izabel'
Transliteration of the English name
Изабелла[1] (Mario Kart 8)
Izabella
Spanish Canela[?] Literally means "cinnamon"; may also be intended to be a pun on can ("dog") and "Isabela"

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo Россия Archive. Mario Kart 8 DLC — Animal Crossing (Wii U) (01:52). YouTube (Russian). Retrieved June 16, 2024.