Editing Pascal

{{Villager Header
|species= otter
|pers= special
}}
{{Quote|Yep. Today is a gooood day.|Pascal|{{NH}}}}
{{Infobox Special
| name = Pascal
| titlecolor = #f44957
| textcolor = #fffd87
| ID = seo
| image = Pascal NH.png
| caption = Artwork from {{NH|nolink}}
| species = Otter
| gender = Male
| birthdaymonth = July
| birthday = 19
| sign = Cancer
| quote = The more you learn, man, the less you know.
| service = Philosopher
| ja-name = ラコスケ
| ko-name = 해탈한
| zh-name = 阿獭
| zht-name = 阿獺
| fr-name = Pascal
| es-name = Pascal
| it-name = Pasqualo
| de-name = Johannes
| nl-name = Pascal
| ru-name = Паскаль
}}
'''Pascal''' is a sea [[otter]] that first appears in {{WW}} and later in {{CF}}, {{NL}}, and {{NH}}. His name is a reference to a French philosopher, {{Wp|Blaise Pascal}}; it may also be a reference to the {{Wp|Pascal (unit)|measurement Pascal}}, also named after the philosopher, which is used to measure pressure underwater. It could also be derived from the word "scallop."

In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}, he appears in the [[player]]'s [[town]] on random weekdays from 6 AM to 12 AM. He gives away [[furniture]] from the [[Pirate Ship Theme]] if his conditions are met. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, he gives out the [[Mermaid Series]] of [[DIY recipe]]s, [[clothing]], or a {{I|pearl|NH}} when a [[scallop]] is caught by the player.

==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
Pascal is a red sea otter, with a yellow muzzle, black nose, and wide black eyes. He wears a beige beanie hat and dungarees, and has an unknown [[shell]] around his neck, probably a scallop.

===Personality===
Pascal is laid-back, wise and thoughtful, talking like a [[lazy]] [[villager]] or a [[smug]] villager. His catchphrase, "maaan," makes him sound like a {{Wp|hippie}}. He likes relaxing, swimming, and collecting scallops. He is also known for his philosophical tendencies, making him well known amongst the villagers in the player's town. Most of his philosophy is marine-themed, explaining why he gives away furniture from the Pirate Ship Theme if his conditions are met, and/or also gives out Mermaid Series of DIY recipes, clothing, or a Pearl when a scallop is caught by the player. Every time the player talks to him, he jumps into a [[river]] floating downstream until out of sight.

==Appearances==
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Pascal WW.png|thumb|left|100px|Artwork from {{WW}}.]]
Pascal makes his debut in {{WW|nolink}}, in which he appears during random weekdays by the river mouth from 6 AM to 12 AM, where the player can listen to one of his diffuse and sometimes random thoughts. If a player decides to, Pascal will give them a piece of ship-themed furniture before performing a perfect dive into the [[sea]] and swimming off.

Pascal is a key member in the {{WW|short|nolink}} [[golden axe trading event]]. In exchange for a scallop, which is obtained from Tortimer for a {{I|massage chair|WW}}, Pascal will give players a [[golden axe]] or a [[photo]] of himself. He is one of seven special characters in {{WW|short|nolink}} who gives their picture out, the others being [[Tom Nook]], [[K.K. Slider]], [[Pelly]], [[Phyllis]], and [[Katie]] and [[Kaitlin]].

Sometimes [[cranky]] villagers will state that when Pascal was little he got hit in the head with a soccer ball, and from then on, he started saying random philosophy. It is not known if this rumor is true.
{{Clear}}

===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Pascal CF.jpg|thumb|right|70px|Artwork from {{CF}}.]]
{{Quote|I used to be into rap music, maaaan, but it's hard to freestyle underwater.|Pascal|{{CF}}}}
Pascal's role is largely unchanged in {{CF|nolink}}, as he still stands on one of the town's bridges on random weekdays from 6 AM to 12 AM. Though [[Booker]] will not tell players when he is in their town, the villagers will usually know. After sharing some philosophy, Pascal does a triple flip into the river, floating toward the sea, scaring any [[fish]] along the way. In this game, if the player is carrying a scallop when talking to Pascal, he will exchange it for a piece of ship-themed furniture, rather than the golden axe or his picture.

===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Pascal NL.png|thumb|left|70px|Artwork from {{NL}}.]]
In {{NL|nolink}}, Pascal can be encountered when the player goes diving. If the player catches a scallop, Pascal will appear and ask to have it. If Pascal is given a scallop, he gives the player a piece of pirate furniture in return. He appears once per day and is absent on special days.

===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
[[File:NH Pascal.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Pascal dropping some deep truth to the [[player]] after giving him a [[scallop]] in {{NH}}.]]
While initially absent from {{NH|nolink}}, Pascal was added in Wave 1 of the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history|Free Summer Update]]. Similar to in {{NL|short|nolink}}, he appears if the player finds a scallop while diving and asks if he can have it. If the player gives him the scallop, he will randomly reward them with a [[Mermaid Series|Mermaid]] [[DIY]] recipe, a piece of mermaid-themed clothing (either a {{I|mermaid fishy dress|NH}}, {{I|mermaid princess dress|NH}}, {{I|mermaid shoes|NH}}, or {{I|mermaid tiara|NH}}), or a {{Material|pearl|nb=yes}}. Afterward, he can be seen out of the border, swimming happily with his scallop. If the player follows him, he can also be seen cracking it open and eating it. He will not appear if the player is visiting another player's island or while the gates are open. Additionally, he will only make an appearance once per day.

Prior to {{NH|short|nolink}}, he used to give the player a random furniture from the [[Pirate Series]], this role is taken over by [[Gullivarrr]].

Notably, Pascal's voice in this game is less deep than in previous games, sounding more akin to a [[smug]] villager.

Prior to its removal in version {{NHVer|2.0}}, when the player scans Pascal's [[amiibo card]] and tries to invite him, he will say:

<blockquote>
''Heya, <span style="color:#2ECC71;">Player</span>. What's up in your corner of the universe?<br>Hang at your <span style="color:#22ABBD;">campsite</span>?<br>Aw, maaaan... I'm more of a "swim in the sea and stare at the sky" type. It's real cool of you to ask though.''
</blockquote>

===In {{PC|short|nolink}}===
Pascal can be seen floating on the waters of [[Sunburst Island]] when on the cargo loading screen for [[Gulliver]]'s travels. He also hosted [[Pascal's Crunchy Munchies]], [[Pascal's Pearl Plunge]], and [[Pascal's Deep-Sea Digs]].

===In {{Film|nolink}}===
[[File:Film Pascal & Tortimer.png|thumb|left|300px|Tortimer talking to Pascal in {{Film|nolink}}.]]
Pascal makes a brief appearance in {{Film}}. [[Tortimer]] finds him near the sea and asks for his support in the upcoming mayoral election in [[Animal Village]]. Pascal tells him to "go with the flow," then dives into the sea. He is voiced by [[wikipedia:Takashi Miike|Takashi Miike]].
{{Clear}}

==Other appearances==
===In {{SSBB|nolink}}===
In {{SSBB}}, Pascal appears as a spectator in the [[Smashville]] stage, and as a trophy and a sticker.
{{TrophyInfo
|number=274
|name=Pascal
|image=Pascal Trophy Brawl.png
|image-size=100px
|description-ntsc=A sea otter in a knit cap. He'll spout philosophy seemingly littered with hidden meanings: "People study what can and can't be done, but I think they're missing the point, maaannn." He comes and goes via the sea, diving in with perfect form. It's really up to you to decide whether Pascal's ramblings are the results of deep thought or too much time spent chatting with scallops.
|description-pal=A sea otter in a knit cap. He'll spout philosophy seemingly littered with hidden meanings: "Always be respectful of otters, maaannn." He comes and goes via the sea, diving in with perfect form. It's really up to you to decide whether Pascal's ramblings are the results of deep thought or too much time spent chatting with scallops.
|obtain=Random
}}
{{StickerInfo
|number = 497
|name = Pascal
|image = Pascal SSBB Sticker.png
|effect = [Arm] Attack +10
|fighters = All fighters
}}

===In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' Pascal once again appears as a spectator in the Smashville and [[Town and City]] stages, and as a trophy.
{{TrophyInfo
|number=555
|name=Pascal
|image=Pascal SSB4 Trophy (Wii U).png
|image-size=150px
|description='''NTSC-U''': "People say there are always other fish in the sea, but, maaan, there are giant squids in there too." That's Pascal, ever the marine philosopher. He appears when a scallop is found, dispensing his philosophical thoughts and trading furniture for the scallop.<br><br>'''PAL''': The philosophical wisdom of Pascal comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of his musings will leave you mildly puzzled: "You ever tried to play an oboe underwater, maaan? It ain't easy." Others will leave you flat-out baffled: "You can't fool physics, maaan. That guy knows EVERYTHING!" Give him a scallop and see what he says!
|obtain=Random
}}

==Villager information==
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
{{NLSpecialCharacterInfo
|name = Pascal
|quote = The more you learn, man, the less you know.
|birthday-month = July
|birthday = 19
|sign = Cancer
|gender = Male
|species = Otter
|pic-version = 1.4
}}

===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
{{HHDVillagerInfo
|special-character = yes
|name = Pascal
|image = Pascal HHD Character Icon.png
|example = Pascal HHD Request.png
|umbrella = leaf umbrella
|request = I'll leave it up to you!
|items = None
|song = K.K. Stroll
|quote = The more you learn, man, the less you know.
|furn1 = scallop shell
|furn2 = Pascal's pic
|inter1 = water floor
|cloth1 = leaf umbrella
}}

===RV in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}===
{{NLWaRV
|description= A philosopher who dispenses pearls of hippie wisdom while collecting literal scallops. Sit at the campfire with this guy if you want your mind blown. Duuude.
|ext= RV of Pascal NLWa Exterior.png
|int= RV of Pascal NLWa.jpg
|furn1= Beach Chair
|furn2= Large Bookshelf
|furn3= Lily-Pad Table
|furn4= Pondering
|f4-img= Music Box NL Model.png
|f4-link= Music box
|furn5= Sea Globe
|furn6= Stack of Books
|f6-img= Stack of Books (Western Script) NL Model.png
|furn7= Treasure Chest
|wallpaper= Sea View
|floor= Ship Deck
|music= Pondering
}}
<br>
{{TableTop Multi|game=NLWa|name=Pascal's "Order furniture" list|collapsed=yes}}
|-
| {{I|Sea view|NL}}
| [[File:Sea View NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Wallpaper]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|1000}}
| {{Availability|Pascal}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Ship deck|NL}}
| [[File:Ship Deck NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Flooring]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|1000}}
| {{Availability|Pascal}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Beach chair|NL}}
| [[File:Beach Chair NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|437}}
| {{Availability|Souvenir Shop}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Large bookshelf|NL}}
| [[File:Large Bookshelf NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|600}}
| {{Availability|Timmy and Tommy's store}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Lily-pad table|NL}}
| [[File:Lily-Pad Table NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|400}}
| {{Availability|Timmy and Tommy's store}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| [[Music box|Pondering]]
| [[File:Music Box NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|640}}
| {{Availability|Cyrus}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Sea globe|NL}}
| [[File:Sea Globe NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|250}}
| {{Availability|Souvenir Shop}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Stack of books|NL}}
| [[File:Stack of Books (Western Script) NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|400}}
| {{Availability|RVs}}
|-
| {{I|Treasure chest|NL}}
| [[File:Treasure Chest NL Model.png|64px]]
| [[Furniture]]
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
| {{Currency|Bells|1875}}
| {{Availability|Souvenir Shop}}{{Availability|RVs}}
|-
{{TableFooter
| note = The player can only order from campers up to three times per day. The items arrive via mail.<br>{{Community:ACNL Spreadsheet/Attribution}}
}}

===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
{{NHSpecialCharacterInfo
|name = Pascal
|engb-name = Pascal
|ja-name = ラコスケ
|ja-name-r = Rakosuke
|fr-name = Pascal
|frq-name = Pascal
|de-name = Johannes
|ko-name = 해탈한
|ko-name-r = Haetalhan
|it-name = Pasqualo
|nl-name = Pascal
|zh-name = 阿獭
|zh-name-r = Ātǎ
|zht-name = 阿獺
|es-name = Pascal
|esl-name = Pascal
|ru-name = Паскаль
|ru-name-r = Pascal
|species = Otter
|gender = Male
|image = Pascal NH.png
|quote = The more you learn, man, the less you know.
|birthday-month = July
|birthday = 19
|sign = Cancer
|default-phone = Blue
|final-phone = Traditional 1 - Fabric 13
|hobby = Music
|book = Music
|version-added = 1.3.0
}}

====In {{HHP|short|nolink}}====
{{HHPVillagerInfo
|special-character = yes
|request = Vacation-Home Concept
|furn1 = Pascal's photo
|f1-var = Natural wood
|furn2 = Pascal's poster
}}

==Card profiles==
===amiibo card===
{{A-card
| number = 010
| name = Pascal
| front = 010 Pascal amiibo card NA.png
| dice = 1
| hand = Paper
| type = Special
| sign = Cancer
| bday = July 19
| prevcard = Digby
| prevtype = Special
| prevnumb = 009
| nextcard = Harriet
| nexttype = Special
| nextnumb = 011
}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery||Renders}}

==Trivia==
*In ''[[Animal Crossing Plaza]]'', one of the dialogue lines for Pascal is "You know what'd make a killer video game? An RPG where a kid fights aliens with a baseball bat. Maaaan, that'd rock," which is a reference to ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]''.
*Pascal shares his [[birthday]] with [[Nibbles]].

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|ja=ラコスケ
|ja-r=Rakosuke
|ja-m=From ラッコ ''rakko'' (sea otter)
|ko=해탈한
|ko-r=Haetalhan
|ko-m=From 해달 ''haedal'' (sea otter) and 해탈 ''haetal'' (nirvana)
|zh=阿獭
|zht=阿獺
|zh-r=Ātǎ
|zh-m=From 水獺 ''shuǐtǎ'' (otter) / 海獺 ''hǎitǎ'' (sea otter), as well as the English pronunciation of "otter"
|ru= Паскаль
|ru-r=Pascal
|ru-m=Same as English name
|nl=Pascal
|nl-m=Same as English name
|es=Pascal
|es-m=Same as English name
|fr=Pascal
|fr-m=Same as English name
|de=Johannes
|de-m=-
|it=Pasqualo
|it-m=A fish pun which fuses "Pascalo" (an obsolete Italianization of {{Wp|Blaise Pascal}}'s last name) with "squalo" ("shark" in Italian)
}}

==Notes==
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