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Mario Tennis Fever How to Unlock Everything

Unlock every character, racket, and color variant in Mario Tennis Fever. Complete requirements for all 38 fighters and 30 rackets. Start unlocking now.

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Nuwel

Updated Feb 15, 2026

Mario Tennis Fever Guides - Dexerto

Ready to build the ultimate roster in Mario Tennis Fever? With 38 playable characters, 30 unique Fever Rackets, and dozens of color variants waiting to be discovered, you've got plenty of content to chase. The good news is that most unlocks come naturally through regular play, but knowing exactly what triggers each reward saves you from grinding blindly. This guide breaks down every single unlock requirement so you can plan your path to completion efficiently.

How Many Characters Can You Unlock?

Mario Tennis Fever launches you onto the court with 18 characters ready to play. The remaining 20 fighters require specific actions to add to your roster. Some pop up after just a handful of matches while others demand tournament victories or challenge completions.

Tip
Focus on simply playing matches first. Seven characters unlock just by hitting match milestones from 1 to 50 games played.

Characters Unlocked Through Match Count

The easiest unlocks come from pure playtime. Every match counts regardless of whether you win or lose, making these the most accessible additions to your roster.

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Character selection menu

Mario Tennis Fever How to Unlock Everything

Tournament Cup Winners

Winning tournaments rewards you with the Baby characters and Nabbit. You'll need to conquer both Singles and Doubles brackets across three different cups.

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Important
Doubles tournaments require a partner. You can use CPU teammates or recruit a friend for co-op play.

Trial Towers and Score Challenges

The trickiest unlocks hide behind skill-based challenges. Trial Towers test your consistency while Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty push your technique to the limit.

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Warning
The Tower of Trickery presents the steepest challenge. Expect to spend a couple hours mastering its patterns even with solid skills.

What Are Color Variants and How Do You Get Them?

Color variants give existing characters fresh looks without changing their gameplay. Yoshi, Shy Guy, Koopa Troopa, and Koopa Paratroopa all feature multiple alternate colors to collect.

Yoshi variant options

Mario Tennis Fever How to Unlock Everything

Match-Based Color Unlocks

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Special Mode Color Unlocks

Some variants require playing specific game modes or earning high ranks in Score Attack.

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How Do Fever Rackets Work?

Fever Rackets transform standard rallies into chaotic battlegrounds. Each of the 30 rackets triggers a unique ability during Fever Shots, from summoning obstacles to altering ball physics entirely.

Fever Racket abilities

Mario Tennis Fever How to Unlock Everything

Adventure Mode Racket Rewards

Progressing through Adventure Mode's ranking system grants six powerful rackets.

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Match Count Racket Unlocks

Most rackets unlock simply by playing matches. Here's the complete breakdown:

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The ? Block Racket only unlocks after obtaining every other racket in the game, making it the ultimate collector's reward.

Best Rackets for Competitive Play

Not all Fever Rackets perform equally in high-level matches. Here are standout options worth prioritizing:

The Ghost Racket turns both you and your shots invisible, creating nightmare scenarios for opponents trying to read your plays. The Golden Dash Racket dramatically extends your diving range, letting you save shots that would normally be winners. For pure disruption, the Inky Racket splashes ink across your opponent's screen exactly like Blooper items in Mario Kart.

Ghost Racket in action

Mario Tennis Fever How to Unlock Everything

What's the Fastest Way to Unlock Everything?

Efficiency matters when you're chasing 100% completion. Here's how to maximize your unlock rate:

Start by grinding matches in any mode that counts toward your total. Quick Play and Exhibition matches both contribute to your counter. Aim for reaching 50 matches first to grab all the easy character unlocks.

Once you hit 50 matches, shift focus to tournaments. Work through Mushroom, Flower, and Star Cups in both Singles and Doubles to claim the Baby roster and Nabbit.

Finally, tackle Trial Towers and Score Challenges. Save these for last since they require genuine skill development rather than simple repetition.

Tip
Playing Doubles matches with a friend counts toward both players' match totals while also preparing you for Doubles tournament requirements.
Trial Towers menu

Mario Tennis Fever How to Unlock Everything

There you have it, your foolproof roadmap to unlocking every character, color variant, Fever Racket, and CPU difficulty in Mario Tennis Fever. Grind matches smartly, smash those tournaments, and master the trials without wasting a single swing, and you'll own the full roster in no time. Now grab your racket, assemble the ultimate squad, and unleash total chaos on the courts!

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February 15th 2026

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February 15th 2026