What Happens When You Give Pascal a Scallop in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Diving into the serene waters of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an activity enjoyed by many, and with it comes the chance to encounter the philosophical sea otter, Pascal. This charming character appears when you discover a scallop while swimming, but what exactly happens when you decide to part with this underwater delicacy?

Giving Pascal a scallop triggers a special interaction. Upon finding your first scallop of the day, Pascal will swim up to you and request it. If you agree to give it to him, Pascal will trade you a special item in return, and he’ll happily munch on the scallop before swimming off. This trade is not just a one-off; it’s a daily opportunity, but only with the first scallop you find. The rewards include mermaid-themed DIY recipes, mermaid clothing items, or valuable pearls. This makes engaging with Pascal an essential part of collecting the entire mermaid set and various other useful items.

Pascal’s Daily Visit Explained

Pascal is a unique non-player character (NPC) in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. He’s not a villager who can live on your island but a special visitor you encounter only under specific circumstances. Here’s how the encounter usually goes:

• The Trigger: Pascal will only appear after you’ve collected your first scallop of the day while swimming and diving. He won’t show up if you simply find one on the beach.
• The Request: He will swim to you and directly ask for the scallop you’ve just found.
• The Trade: Should you agree, Pascal will give you one of the following items in exchange: a mermaid DIY recipe, a piece of mermaid clothing, or a pearl.
• The Departure: After receiving his treat, Pascal will eat the scallop and then swim away, not to be seen again that day.

It’s important to note that you can only trade with Pascal once per day. Even if you find multiple scallops throughout the day, he will only appear the first time you find one.

The Rewards of Giving Pascal Your Scallop

Understanding what you can receive in return is crucial for those dedicated to collecting all the mermaid-themed items or gathering pearls. Here’s a breakdown:

Mermaid DIY Recipes

The most coveted reward, mermaid DIY recipes allow you to craft furniture, home decor, and other items that are part of the enchanting mermaid set. These DIY recipes include items like the mermaid bed, mermaid sofa, mermaid screen, and many more. Each DIY recipe requires different materials, and collecting them all can take quite a few interactions with Pascal.

Mermaid Clothing

Pascal also offers mermaid clothing items as part of his trades. These can include dresses, tops, shoes, and accessories, all adorned with the whimsical aesthetic of the mermaid set. This allows players to customize their character with the unique fashion of the ocean depths.

Pearls

Last but not least, you may also receive a pearl as a reward from Pascal. These are essential crafting materials needed to make many of the mermaid items. Therefore, if you’re keen on completing your mermaid set, pearls will be a recurring requirement.

What Happens If You Decline?

If you don’t give Pascal your scallop, he will not be offended. However, he will not trade with you either. If you decline, he might say something about hoping you’ll change your mind but it doesn’t prevent the daily exchange from happening with your next scallop discovery. The main point to remember is that his offer is valid only for the first scallop you find each day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pascal and Scallops

1. Can I save scallops for Pascal?

While technically you can keep scallops in your inventory, it is not advisable. Pascal will only appear after you’ve caught the first scallop of the day. Therefore, holding onto multiple scallops serves no real purpose in terms of meeting Pascal more than once daily.

2. What if Pascal doesn’t give me a recipe?

Pascal will not give you a recipe if you’ve already cataloged the item, either by learning the DIY or having someone else craft it for you. So, to collect all the recipes, avoid having other people craft mermaid items for you in advance.

3. Where does Pascal leave my gift?

Pascal does not leave his reward anywhere; he hands it directly to you. You’ll find your new DIY recipe, clothing item, or pearl directly in your inventory.

4. Can Pascal live on my island?

No, Pascal cannot become a villager on your island. He is a special NPC who visits solely for the scallop exchange. However, you can find him at Harvey’s Island, The Roost Café, and Happy Home Paradise.

5. Does Pascal always appear?

Pascal will always appear if you collect a scallop and the item doesn’t replace anything in your inventory. He is guaranteed to show up once per player each day.

6. How rare are scallops in ACNH?

Scallops are not exceptionally rare but they aren’t incredibly common either. You’ll find them randomly while diving, and you should eventually come across one if you keep swimming.

7. Can I get more than one reward from Pascal each day?

No, Pascal only trades once per day. After he’s given you an item for the day, he will not return until the following day’s first scallop.

8. Why isn’t Pascal giving me recipes anymore?

Pascal will stop giving you recipes if you’ve cataloged all mermaid items or have already learned all the associated DIY recipes.

9. What other special NPCs are there like Pascal?

Other special NPCs include Gulliver, Redd, C.J., and Flick, all of whom have different roles and appear based on specific conditions.

10. Can CJ buy sea creatures?

No, CJ only buys fish. He won’t purchase any of the sea creatures you find while diving.

11. Is Flick a girl Animal Crossing?

Flick is a male character and has an established male partner named CJ, making them the first openly gay characters in the game.

12. Is there a beaver in Animal Crossing?

C.J. is a beaver in the Animal Crossing series. He is the son of Chip, and replaced him as the host of the fishing tourney.

13. What is the rarest villager in Animal Crossing?

There is no villager officially designated as “rarest,” however octopus villagers are statistically the least common species in the game, making encounters with them less frequent.

14. What is the biggest fish you can catch?

The largest fish are sharks, including the Great White Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Whale Shark, and Saw Shark.

15. What is the hardest sea creature to get?

The Gigas Giant Clam is considered the most difficult sea creature to find due to its massive shadow size and high selling price.

In conclusion, interacting with Pascal in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an enjoyable daily ritual that can help you acquire unique items and continue your collecting journey. So dive in, find those scallops, and make sure to always say yes to Pascal!