Mario Tennis Fever, the newest entry in the Mario Tennis franchise and the first Mario sports game for the Nintendo Switch 2, is finally here.
With it comes the franchise’s biggest roster to date, featuring 38 characters. We have fan favorites, newcomers, and everything in between. It’s not quite the variety we saw in Mario Kart World, but it’s still a well-rounded roster that should make everyone happy.
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Of course, in traditional Mario sports fashion, all of these characters will not be available from the get-go. You’ll have to unlock them if you’re looking to play someone like Boom Boom, Dry Bones, or Nabbit. Don’t worry, though, as our guide has you covered.
Unlocking Every Character in Mario Tennis Fever
The good news is that you’ll be able to unlock every character by simply playing the game.
Having said that, you’ll be tasked with playing through most of the modes Mario Tennis Fever has to offer. Here’s a quick and simple rundown on how to unlock every specific character.
Thankfully, you won’t need to play through the game’s Adventure mode, which is essentially a fancy tutorial that teaches you the game’s basics. You can go straight to the traditional modes, tournaments, and challenges, and enjoy Mario Fever Tennis for all that it has to offer.
Now then, let’s review how you can unlock all 38 characters!
Mario Tennis Fever Character | How to Unlock Them |
|---|---|
Mario | Available from the start |
Luigi | Available from the start |
Peach | Available from the start |
Daisy | Available from the start |
Rosalina | Available from the start |
Pauline | Available from the start |
Wario | Available from the start |
Waluigi | Available from the start |
Toad | Available from the start |
Toadette | Available from the start |
Luma | Available from the start |
Yoshi | Available from the start |
Bowser | Available from the start |
Bowser Jr. | Available from the start |
Donkey Kong | Available from the start |
Boo | Available from the start |
Shy Guy | Available from the start |
Koopa Troopa | Available from the start |
Kamek | Play 1 match of Tennis |
Spike | Play 5 matches of Tennis |
Diddy Kong | Play 10 matches of Tennis |
Chain Chomp | Play 20 matches of Tennis |
Birdo | Play 30 matches of Tennis |
Paratroopa | Play 40 matches of Tennis |
Petey Piranha | Play 50 matches of Tennis |
Piranha Plant | Complete the Piranha Plant Challenge in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty |
Boom Boom | Complete the Tower of Resolve in Trial Towers |
Blooper | Complete the 4P Co-Op Ring Shot in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty |
Dry Bowser | Complete the Tower of Trickery in Trial Towers |
Dry Bones | Complete the Auto Tennis in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty |
Baby Mario | Win the Mushroom Cup Tournament Singles |
Baby Luigi | Win the Mushroom Cup Tournament in Doubles |
Baby Peach | Win the Flower Cup Tournament in Singles |
Wiggler | Complete the 2P Co-Op Ring Shot in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty |
Nabbit | Win the Flower Cup Tournament in Doubles |
Goomba | Complete the Tower of Growth in Trial Towers |
Baby Wario | Win the Star Cup Tournament in Singles |
Baby Waluigi | Win the Star Cup Tournament in Doubles |
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