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How to unlock every character
Mario Tennis Fever boasts one of the largest rosters ever seen in a Mario Tennis title with 38 playable characters and 20 color variations. Like in other Mario sports games, you’ll start out with a set of characters that are available as soon as you launch the game, but there will be another set that you’ll need to unlock through a series of challenges. Mario Tennis Fever has streamlined the unlocking process, but there are a few unlocks that are a bit tricky.
Here’s how to unlock every character and color variation in Mario Tennis Fever, along with each character’s play style and description.
All characters in Mario Tennis Fever
There are 38 playable characters in Mario Tennis Fever with 18 characters available right away and 20 characters needing to be unlocked.
|
Character |
Play style |
Description |
Unlock condition |
|---|---|---|---|
Mario |
All-Around |
A star player who excels in all areas. Always ready for a challenge! |
Unlocked by default. |
Luigi |
All-Around |
Specializes in volleys and feels right at home close to the net. Powerful slice shot is extra strong. |
Unlocked by default. |
Peach |
Technical |
Expertly lands shots right at the court’s edge with unrivaled accuracy. |
Unlocked by default. |
Daisy |
All-Around |
Known for consistent power and control. Powerful topspin shot is extra strong. |
Unlocked by default. |
Rosalina |
Tricky |
Overwhelms opponents with dizzying spin and power. Lobs soar like shooting stars! |
Unlocked by default. |
Pauline |
Speedy |
Known for astonishing speed and poise. Can reach even the most difficult returns! |
Unlocked by default. |
Wario |
Powerful |
A deadly combo of strong and fast. Topspin shot can charge up in a flash. |
Unlocked by default. |
Waluigi |
Defensive |
Long limbs mean great defense! Thrives at the net. Powerful flat shot is extra strong. |
Unlocked by default. |
Toad |
Speedy |
A hard worker who is quick to lend a hand around the Mushroom Kingdom. No one can get to the ball faster. |
Unlocked by default. |
Toadette |
Technical |
Angled-shot specialist skilled at catching opponents off balance. |
Unlocked by default. |
Luma |
Technical |
Galaxy denizen who floats around the court. Returns are extra strong if hit right when the ball bounces. |
Unlocked by default. |
Yoshi |
Speedy |
Zips around the court at high speed, returning balls with ease. Excels in rallies. |
Unlocked by default. |
Bowser |
Powerful |
Never to be outmuscled, he can send rivals flying with a charged-up, powerful topspin shot. |
Unlocked by default. |
Bowser Jr. |
Tricky |
Mischievous scamp who worked hard to hone a uniquely sly topspin curve. |
Unlocked by default. |
Donkey Kong |
Powerful |
Cheerful and mighty in equal measure. Powerful slice shot is extra strong and can push the receiver back. |
Unlocked by default. |
Boo |
Tricky |
Known for a surprisingly wide-curving slice serve that keeps opponents on their toes. |
Unlocked by default. |
Shy Guy |
Technical |
Sharp-eyed control pro. Can land powerful topspin shots even at the edge of the court. |
Unlocked by default. |
Koopa Troopa |
Speedy |
Hurtles around the court in a spinning shell. Drop shot charges fast. |
Unlocked by default. |
Kamek |
Tricky |
Bowser’s loyal servant. Curve-shot specialist known for unique slice and topspin shots. |
Play 1 tennis match. |
Spike |
Powerful |
Easygoing yet tough. Swings a massive racket. The most well-balanced powerful player. |
Play 5 tennis matches. |
Diddy Kong |
Speedy |
Can chase down the ball wherever it lands! Slice shot is quick to charge. |
Play 10 tennis matches. |
Chain Chomp |
Powerful |
The heftiest of them all! Won’t be pushed back, even by a Star Shot. Can’t add curve to any shots. |
Play 20 tennis matches. |
Birdo |
All-Around |
Dances around the court with style. Flat shot is quick to charge and packs a punch. |
Play 30 tennis matches. |
Koopa Paratroopa |
Technical |
Skilled at landing shots at the court’s edge. Lob shot is quick to charge. |
Play 40 tennis matches. |
Petey Piranha |
Powerful |
“Nice” flat serves yield high speed, but anything lower will be weak. Powerful flat shot is extra strong. |
Play 50 tennis matches. |
Piranha Plant |
Tricky |
Determined to play despite being potted. No one’s topspin shots bounce higher! |
Clear Piranha Plant Challenge in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty. |
Boom Boom |
Defensive |
Sizable hands that allow for wide defensive range. Quick to move left or right, but slow going backward or forward. |
Clear the Tower of Resolve in Trial Towers. |
Blooper |
Tricky |
Competing on land through the power of a water bucket. Hits with sharp curve and high trajectory. |
Clear 4P Co-op Ring Shot in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty. |
Dry Bowser |
Defensive |
Can overpower the best of them. Specializes in strong, curving backhand slices. |
Clear the Tower of Trickery in Trial Towers. |
Dry Bones |
Tricky |
Moseys around the court in a slow-moving shell. Drop shot curves. |
Clear Auto Tennis in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty. |
Baby Mario |
All-Around |
Solid skills across the board. High spin makes up for relatively low power. |
Win the Singles Mushroom Cup Tournament. |
Baby Luigi |
All-Around |
Honed volley skills to team up with Mario. Powerful slice shot is extra strong. |
Win the Doubles Mushroom Cup Tournament. |
Baby Peach |
Technical |
Lands shots just as expertly as adult counterpart. |
Win the Singles Flower Cup Tournament. |
Wiggler |
Defensive |
Easily scuttles forward with many legs. Quick once up to speed, but not great at changing directions. |
Clear 2P Co-op Ring Shot in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty. |
Nabbit |
Speedy |
Takes off like a jet. Strong forehand shot. Bag gets in the way of backhands. |
Win the Doubles Flower Cup Tournament. |
Goomba |
All-Around |
A trusty, if easily defeated, minion who’s stepping up to the court—racket in mouth! |
Clear the Tower of Growth in Trial Towers. |
Baby Wario |
Powerful |
Topspin shot charges up in no time. |
Win the Singles Star Cup Tournament. |
Baby Waluigi |
Defensive |
Covers wide defensive area by sliding around the court. Powerful flat shot is extra strong. |
Win the Doubles Star Cup Tournament. |
Table images: Camelot Software Planning/Nintendo via Polygon
All color variations in Mario Tennis Fever
There are 20 color variations to unlock in Mario Tennis Fever, and each variation functions similarly to their original counterpart.
|
Color variation |
Unlock condition |
|---|---|
Lumalee (blue Luma) |
Play 15 tennis matches. |
Blue Shy Guy |
Play 35 tennis matches. |
Green Shy Guy |
Play 65 tennis matches. |
Light Blue Shy Guy |
Play 85 tennis matches. |
Orange Shy Guy |
Play 100 tennis matches. |
Pink Shy Guy |
Play a Singles Ring Shot match in Special Matches. |
Yellow Shy Guy |
Play a Doubles Ring Shot match in Special Matches. |
Blue Koopa Troopa |
Play 45 tennis matches. |
Red Koopa Troopa |
Play 70 tennis matches. |
Yellow Koopa Troopa |
Play 90 tennis matches. |
Blue Yoshi |
Play 25 tennis matches. |
Light Blue Yoshi |
Play 60 tennis matches. |
Orange Yoshi |
Play 80 tennis matches. |
Pink Yoshi |
Earn Rank S (2,000 points) in Score Attack 2P Co-op Ring Shot. |
Purple Yoshi |
Earn Rank S (2,500 points) in Score Attack 4P Co-op Ring Shot. |
Red Yoshi |
Earn Rank S (40 points) in Piranha Plant Challenge. |
Yellow Yoshi |
Earn Rank S (350 points) in Score Attack Auto Tennis. |
Blue Koopa Paratroopa |
Play 55 tennis matches. |
Green Koopa Paratroopa |
Play 75 tennis matches. |
Yellow Koopa Paratroopa |
Play 95 tennis matches. |
Table images: Camelot Software Planning/Nintendo via Polygon
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