ACNH Cat Villager Tier List 2026 - Best Cat Villagers in Animal Crossing

Cats have always held a special place in the hearts of Animal Crossing fans, and for good reason. They are charming, full of personality, and come in such a wide variety of looks and vibes that picking favorites can feel almost impossible. Yet that is exactly what this guide sets out to do. Below, you will find a complete ranking of every single cat villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, sorted from the very best to the one who earned the bottom spot by sheer force of personality.

There are 23 cat villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, each one bringing a different flavor to island life. From the regal Ankha to the laid-back Punchy, these kitties span every personality type and color you could imagine, with a healthy mix of male and female villagers. Some are fan favorites with massive followings, like Raymond and Bob, while others quietly steal the show once they move onto your island and start calling you adorable nicknames. Ranking them isn't about looks alone; it comes down to vibes, personality, and the little memories built up over years of play.

With that in mind, here is how all 23 cat villagers shake out across five tiers, starting at the very top.

Tier S - The Best Cat Ever

This top group is reserved for the three boys who simply could not be placed anywhere else. After a lot of agonizing, here is the final order.

1. Bob

Personality: Lazy
Gender: Male
Birthday: January 1 (Capricorn)
Catchphrase: "pthhhpth"
Design: Purple cat with polka-dot spots
Hobby: Play
Fun Fact: The very first villager ever created in the Animal Crossing series

The most beloved purple creature takes the crown. Bob has grown on fans so much over the past year that he earned the number one spot, helped along by the kind of devotion that leads someone to get a low-poly tattoo of him on their arm.

2. Punchy

Personality: Lazy
Gender: Male
Birthday: April 16 (Aries)
Catchphrase: "mhg mhg"
Design: Orange cat with sleepy half-closed eyes
Hobby: Play

A cat so charming he inspired a Tomodachi Life wedding. Punchy is pure love, the little Levi Ackerman of the cat world, and a worthy runner-up.

3. Kabuki

Personality: Cranky
Gender: Male
Birthday: September 26 (Libra)
Catchphrase: "meooo-OW"
Design: Inspired by traditional Japanese kabuki theater makeup
Hobby: Nature

A longtime favorite who held the title of best cat for years. He only slipped to third because Bob and Punchy kept climbing, but loyalty keeps him firmly in this elite group.

Tier A - The Amazing Cats

These cats fall just short of the top spot but are still phenomenal additions to any island. Interestingly, every cat in this tier happens to be female.

4. Tabby

Personality: Peppy
Gender: Female
Birthday: March 9 (Pisces)
Catchphrase: "me-WOW"
Design: Orange and white tabby cat with a wide-eyed expression
Hobby: Fitness

A peppy villager with a face so cute it inspired a commissioned oil painting. Always losing items around the island, she still climbed the ranks to lead this tier.

5. Merry

Personality: Peppy
Gender: Female
Birthday: April 8 (Aries)
Catchphrase: "mweee"
Design: White cat with curly fur tufts and pink ears
Hobby: Fashion

Her little double chin and innocent aura make her one of the cutest cats in the game. She radiates pure sweetness.

6. Mitzi

Personality: Normal
Gender: Female
Birthday: February 25 (Pisces)
Catchphrase: "mew"
Design: Gray tabby cat
Hobby: Education

A sweet, wholesome cat who often becomes a fast favorite once she moves to your island. She calls you "lollipop" and wears custom designs beautifully.

7. Felicity

Personality: Peppy
Gender: Female
Birthday: March 27 (Aries)
Catchphrase: "ladidah"
Design: Pink and white striped cat
Hobby: Fashion

Pink, soft, and so kind. She's a perfect example of a peppy cat done right.

8. Tangy

Personality: Peppy
Gender: Female
Birthday: June 24 (Cancer)
Catchphrase: "reeeeeowr"
Design: Orange cat resembling an orange fruit, with a green stem on her head
Hobby: Music

Her orange-inspired design is creative and fun, and she has a lively personality to match.

9. Purrl

Personality: Snooty
Gender: Female
Birthday: January 28 (Aquarius)
Catchphrase: "fffrrrmp"
Design: Gray and white cat with long bottom eyelashes
Hobby: Fashion

Adorable bottom lashes and serious diva energy make her a stylish addition to any island.

10. Olivia

Personality: Snooty
Gender: Female
Birthday: February 3 (Aquarius)
Catchphrase: "purrfect"
Design: Pink and cream cat with elegant eyelashes
Hobby: Music

A classic snooty cat who takes time to warm up but rewards patience with her elegant charm.

11. Rosie

Personality: Peppy
Gender: Female
Birthday: February 27 (Pisces)
Catchphrase: "silly"
Design: Blue cat with pink cheeks, often debated as blue or purple
Hobby: Play

Often debated as blue or purple, Rosie resembles a little blueberry and has won over plenty of hearts.

12. Ankha

Personality: Snooty
Gender: Female
Birthday: September 22 (Virgo)
Catchphrase: "me meow"
Design: Egyptian-inspired yellow cat with blue striped headdress
Hobby: Fashion

Despite some online controversy, Ankha remains gorgeous with her Egyptian-inspired design.

13. Kiki

Personality: Normal
Gender: Female
Birthday: October 8 (Libra)
Catchphrase: "kitty cat"
Design: All black cat with yellow eyes
Hobby: Music

The only black cat in Animal Crossing. Fans wish there were a male black cat too, but Kiki holds it down beautifully.

14. Lolly

Personality: Normal
Gender: Female
Birthday: March 27 (Aries)
Catchphrase: "bonbon"
Design: White cat with gray ears, tail, and patches
Hobby: Education

A massive fan favorite known for her sweet, basic charm. She's incredibly cute, just a touch average compared to others.

Tier B - The Good Cats Tier

Solid villagers who are likable and welcome on any island, even if they don't quite reach amazing status.

15. Kitty

Personality: Snooty
Gender: Female
Birthday: April 31... actually April 13 (Aries)
Catchphrase: "ms. kitty"
Design: White cat with black markings, resembles a tuxedo cat
Hobby: Fashion

A really cute villager with a friendly look that fits any island theme.

16. Katt

Personality: Big Sister (Uchi)
Gender: Female
Birthday: May 27 (Gemini)
Catchphrase: "purrr"
Design: Pink cat with darker pink stripes
Hobby: Fashion

Another reliably good villager that brings positive energy.

17. Tom

Personality: Cranky
Gender: Male
Birthday: October 16 (Libra)
Catchphrase: "me-YOWZA"
Design: Gray cat with yellow eyes, often confused with Mo
Hobby: Education

Sometimes confused with Mo, Tom has earned a slight bump up the list with his snooty cat charm.

18. Rudy

Personality: Jock
Gender: Male
Birthday: July 27 (Leo)
Catchphrase: "li'l bud"
Design: Orange and white cat with a red nose
Hobby: Fitness

A great cat with a red nose that gives him personality, though he doesn't quite reach amazing tier.

19. Monique

Personality: Snooty
Gender: Female
Birthday: December 28 (Capricorn)
Catchphrase: "pulease"
Design: Cream-colored cat with brown patches and pink eyeshadow
Hobby: Fashion

A diva snooty villager who's perfectly fine, though she doesn't inspire strong feelings either way.

Tier C - The Tolerable Cats

As we near the bottom, this trio of boys lands in the tolerable group, often because of one small quirk that holds them back.

20. Stinky

Personality: Jock
Gender: Male
Birthday: September 12 (Virgo)
Catchphrase: "pyoo"
Design: Green cat with what appears to be underwear or fabric on his face
Hobby: Fitness

Funny and fun to have around, but his permanent face accessory keeps him from ranking higher.

21. Kid Cat

Personality: Jock
Gender: Male
Birthday: March 1 (Pisces)
Catchphrase: "psst"
Design: Red and white superhero-style cat
Hobby: Fitness

The jock superhero cat. He'd rank higher if he were female, but as is, he sits comfortably in the tolerable zone.

22. Moe

Personality: Lazy
Gender: Male
Birthday: July 16 (Cancer)
Catchphrase: "myawn"
Design: Yellow cat with buck teeth and sleepy eyes
Hobby: Nature

Often confused with Tom, Mo has cute hamster-like buck teeth, but his chaotic vibes drop him near the bottom.

Tier D - The Worst Cat Ever

Finally, we arrive at the single villager who claimed the bottom title, and the story behind it is more affection than dislike.

23. Raymond

Personality: Smug
Gender: Male
Birthday: October 1 (Libra)
Catchphrase: "crisp"
Design: Gray business cat with heterochromia (one green eye, one brown eye)
Hobby: Education
Fun Fact: Introduced in New Horizons, became one of the most popular and traded villagers ever

Despite being one of the most popular villagers in the game, Raymond lands dead last as part of a long-standing inside joke. He's loved deeply, arguably more than many amazing cats, but his aura simply earned him the worst cat ever title, and there's no escaping it.

So there you have it: all 23 cat villagers ranked from Bob at the very top to Raymond at the very bottom. The truth is, none of these cats is truly a bad villager, and on any given day this list could shift around based on mood, memories, and new island residents. That's part of the fun. Take a look at where your own favorites landed, and feel free to put together your own ranking, because when it comes to cat villagers, every fan sees them just a little differently.