All Splatoon Amiibo Rewards in ACNH — A Quick Reference and Showcase

Struggling to find every Splatoon item in New Horizons? This quick reference shows which Amiibo to scan and how to get the full set — fast.

If you’ve felt the pain of fragmented lists, inconsistent names, or dinged-out shop windows while hunting Splatoon gear in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH), you’re not alone. By 2026 the community expects tidy, searchable catalogues — so here’s a single, authoritative resource that collects the full Splatoon catalogue, shows exactly how to unlock it with Amiibo, and gives visual staging tips and buying strategies.

Top takeaway (the short version)

Scan any compatible Splatoon Amiibo once using your NookPhone Amiibo app. That single scan unlocks the Splatoon-themed item set for purchase through Nook Shopping and lets you use those items in displays, hotel guest rooms, and your island museum / exhibition spaces. If you want to invite Splatoon characters to Kapp’n’s hotel (or Photopia photo spots) you’ll use the same Amiibo scan workflow.

Quick unlock rule: one compatible Splatoon/Octoling Amiibo = access to the full Splatoon item catalogue in ACNH.

Why this matters in 2026

ACNH has evolved into a cross-platform collecting hub. Since the 3.0 era brought the Kapp’n hotel and more licensed crossovers, players and content curators want consolidated lists they can filter by platform, genre, or region — especially as Amiibo availability and aftermarket pricing became more prominent in late 2024–2025. This guide combines in-game confirmation (what to scan and where) with a full, curated catalogue of Splatoon-themed items so you can search, buy, and stage faster.

How to unlock Splatoon items — step-by-step (practical)

1. Open your NookPhone and select the Amiibo app.
2. Tap Scan and place the Amiibo figure or card on your console controller as prompted.
3. After scanning a compatible Splatoon or Octoling Amiibo, you’ll receive an in-game confirmation that a themed catalogue has been unlocked.
4. Wait up to 24 hours for Nook Shopping to list the Splatoon collection in the “Special” or “Other” section — items can rotate into the normal catalog or remain as orderable special items.
5. Order any items through Nook Shopping: they appear in your mailbox the next day. Some items are buy-only (furniture/ wall items), while others are wearable gear you can equip immediately.

Where Amiibo scanning also helps

• Invite special guests to Kapp’n’s hotel (some players use Splatoon characters for themed rooms).
• Unlock Photopia photo props and pose combinations tied to the Splatoon aesthetic.
• Trigger related NPC dialogue or photo-event options if Nintendo adds time-limited promotions.

Which Amiibo count as “compatible”?

In practice, the game recognizes Amiibo tied to the Splatoon franchise. That includes the original Splatoon figures and later Splatoon/Octoling figures and character Amiibo across series. You don’t need to scan every single Splatoon Amiibo — a single valid scan unlocks the set — but scanning additional Splatoon Amiibo may let you invite those characters into the Kapp’n hotel and unlock unique Photopia interactions.

Examples of compatible Amiibo (general categories)

• Splatoon series figures (original Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, Inkling Squid)
• Splatoon 2/3 character figures (Splat Sisters variants, Pearl & Marina variants, Octoling figures)
• Special crossover cards or figures that list Splatoon on their packaging

Note: Nintendo’s Amiibo SKUs and names sometimes change by region and reprint. If you’re buying just to unlock the set, any legit Splatoon-branded Amiibo will do. If you want to invite specific characters to Kapp’n’s hotel or get unique Photopia interactions, target the character Amiibo (for example: callout-figure or card with that character’s art).

Complete Splatoon item catalogue (visual catalogue & quick reference)

The Splatoon collection in ACNH is best understood by category. Below is a comprehensive catalogue of everything in the Splatoon set as players see it on the Nook Shopping special list. Use this as your visual checklist to complete rooms or complete themed sets.

Wearables (gear you can equip)

• Inkling Hoodie — hooded jacket with Splatoon ink motif
• Squid Tee — casual tee with a squid emblem (color variants may be available)
• Splatfest Tee / Team Tee — festival-style shirts inspired by Turf War events
• Ink Mask / Squid Mask — face/head accessory shaped like a squid
• Hero Boots / Ink-Kicks — Splatoon-style footwear
• Ink Tank Backpack — decorative wearable back item that matches the Splattershot aesthetic

Furniture & large decor

• Splattershot (decor) — a wall or floor-placed replica of the iconic weapon
• Splat Roller (decor) — large roll-style furniture piece for murals or battle-lab displays
• Squid Lamp — standing lamp with a soft ink-splatter light
• Ink Tank (barrel-style furniture) — industrial tank themed like an ink reservoir
• Turf War Backdrop / Mural — large wall art showing a Turf War scene or Inkopolis logo
• Inkopolis Poster — framed poster variations featuring Splatoon branding
• Squid Sculpture — small tabletop sculptural piece of a squid
• Combat Rack / Gear Stand — display rack for Splatoon gear (great for closet / locker room setups)

Wall, flooring, and ambience

• Urban Turf Flooring — textured floor that evokes Turf War arenas
• Locker Room Wallpaper — industrial-looking wallpaper perfect for team lairs
• Color-Splatter Wallpaper — wallpaper with paint splashes for a street-art vibe

Small goods / utilitarian / photo props

• Squid Cushion — plush cushion shaped like a squid
• Ink Crate — stackable crate decoration, useful for staging
• Headset Prop — wearable headset replica used as a prop
• Ticket Booth / Splatfest Stand — small booth prop for festival displays

Visual staging tip: Group the Splattershot, Splat Roller, Ink Tank, and Ink Crate together with the Locker Room Wallpaper and Urban Turf Flooring to create an instant Turf War arena. Add the Squid Lamp and Inkopolis Poster to the background to sell the theme in screenshots.

Which Amiibo unlock which items?

Short answer: in ACNH’s Splatoon rollout, the game unlocks the full Splatoon catalogue after you scan any compatible Splatoon or Octoling Amiibo. There is not a strict one-to-one mapping where each Amiibo unlocks only a single item — instead, Amiibo unlocks the collection and some Amiibo may further allow character interactions (hotel stay, Photopia options) for that specific figure.

Practical mapping

• Scan any Splatoon-branded Amiibo → Unlocks the entire Splatoon furniture & gear set for purchase via Nook Shopping.
• Scan a specific character Amiibo (for example, a named Inkling or Octoling figure) → may allow that character as a guest in Kapp’n’s hotel or unlocks specific Photopia poses featuring that character.

Advanced strategies for collectors (2026-ready)

Collecting Splatoon items in ACNH is as much about curation as it is about acquisition. These strategies reflect recent trends — since 2024 the community has leaned into searchable, user-curated indexes, tagging, and cross-platform trading.

1) One-scan household method

Scan any Splatoon Amiibo on a single island account to unlock the set for the entire island (items orderable via Nook Shopping). This is faster than hunting for every figure — buy the cheapest authentic Splatoon Amiibo from a trusted seller if your goal is just to unlock the set.

2) Build themed rooms and export screenshots

• Create 3–4 key scenes: Turf War Arena, Locker Room, Street Mural Alley, Champion’s Lounge.
• Use layers: wallpaper → flooring → large furniture (Splattershot) → small props (Squid Cushion).
• Save photopia poses and publish to social channels; tag with searchable keywords (Splatoon furniture, ACNH items, Amiibo list) so other players can find your designs.

3) Trading and wishlist hygiene

Because Amiibo availability affects demand, maintain a searchable wishlist with exact item names and variants. Use TheGames.Directory-style filters: platform (Switch), theme (Splatoon), item type (furniture/wearable), regional stock (EU/NA/JP). This reduces time spent messaging traders and helps you spot duplicates.

4) Kapp’n’s hotel & event staging

Want to host a Splatoon-themed stay? Scan character Amiibo to invite them, then customize the hotel room with Turf War Backdrop and Ink Tank furniture. Promote the room to friends and use RSVP systems and landing pages in 2026’s community hubs to sell bookings or run photo events. Consider a simple capture setup — portable streaming kits make it easy to broadcast a room tour or event live.

Common problems and fixes

• Problem: You scanned an Amiibo but the shop doesn’t show Splatoon items.
  • Fix: Wait 24 hours for Nook Shopping to populate. Ensure your Nintendo Switch and game are updated to the latest patch.
• Problem: You scanned a figure but can’t invite that character to the hotel.
  • Fix: Some Amiibo unlock the catalogue but don’t map to a Kapp’n’s hotel guest profile. Try scanning the specific character Amiibo (if available) or check in-game dialog prompts after scanning.
• Problem: Item names don’t match community lists.
  • Fix: Nintendo sometimes localizes names by region. Use in-game names for shopping and cross-reference with community databases that include region tags (NA / EU / JP).

2026 trends to watch (and plan for)

• Amiibo circulation & reprints: expect occasional reprints or limited drops — track trusted retailers and set price alerts.
• Community catalogues: searchable, user-curated indexes (with filters by platform / genre / region) are now primary discovery tools — make sure to tag your listings correctly.
• Crossovers and DLC waves: Nintendo has continued to roll crossovers; similar unlock mechanics (Amiibo-first access) are likely for future collaborations, so the scan-once-for-collection pattern could become a standard.

Quick checklist before you buy Scan or buy Amiibo

• Ensure your ACNH version is up to date (2026 patches sometimes change item behaviors).
• Scan one compatible Splatoon Amiibo to unlock the collection.
• Wait up to 24 hours and check Nook Shopping’s special section.
• Use TheGames.Directory-style tags when listing items for trade (Splatoon furniture, ACNH items, Amiibo list).

Visual catalogue cheat-sheet (printable)

Use this short printable checklist when staging or shopping:

• Wearables: Inkling Hoodie, Squid Tee, Hero Boots, Ink Tank Backpack
• Large furniture: Splattershot, Splat Roller, Ink Tank, Squid Lamp
• Wall & floor: Turf Flooring, Locker Wallpaper, Turf Mural
• Small props: Squid Cushion, Ink Crate, Combat Rack

Final notes on authenticity & community verification

Because Nintendo updates content behavior across patches, the most reliable source is the in-game Nook Shopping list after you scan a compatible Amiibo. Community catalogues (Discord servers, subreddit indices, and curated pages on TheGames.Directory) remain excellent for cross-checking names, local variants, and purchase strategies.

Call-to-action

Ready to complete your Splatoon set? Scan any Splatoon Amiibo, unlock the catalogue, and start ordering — then publish your staged rooms with the tag #ACNH-Splatoon-Set so other players can find your designs. Want a searchable index you can filter by platform, item-type, or region? Visit our Splatoon ACNH directory to view downloadable checklists, printable staging guides, and a live Amiibo availability tracker we update weekly.

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