How to unlock all Mario Tennis Fever rackets

published February 12, 2026, 10:05 AM EST

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As the name might suggest, the fever racket plays an important role Mario kills tennis fever. These special power-ups allow players to turn the court into a deadly minefield or temporarily imbue their shots with special powers, each with their own unique effect.

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There are a total of 30 fever rackets, although only six of them are available when players first boot up the game. This guide will provide information on all 30 effects, explaining how to unlock them Mario kills tennis fever Rackets.

How to unlock all 30 Mario Tennis Fever rackets

racket	How to unlock	effect
Individual racket	Unlocked by default	No special power, but has a comfortable grip and is easy to use. A staple for every player!
Flame racket	Unlocked by default	The ball bounces and shoots flames. Players will catch fire if hit.
Ice racket	Unlocked by default	Creates a sheet of ice where the ball bounces that can cause the receiving players to fall.
Lightning racket	Unlocked by default	Lightning strikes where the ball bounces. Players hit will be shocked and temporarily stunned.
The Ty-foo racket	Unlocked by default	Creates a twister where the ball bounces that can send players and balls flying.
Clay racket	Unlocked by default	A puddle of mud forms where the ball bounces. Mud hurts players and reduces ball bounce.
Mini Mushroom Racket	Clear the JC class in Adventure	Scatter mini mushrooms where the ball bounces that shrink any players that touch them.
Fire Flower Racket	Clear Category E in Adventure	When activated, creates fireballs every time the player hits the ball.
Ice Flower Racket	Clear Category D in Adventure	When activated, each time the player hits the ball creates balls of ice that will freeze anyone they touch.
Star Racket	Clear Category C in Adventure	When activated, makes the player invincible and slightly increases speed.
Tornado Racket	Clear Category B in Adventure	When activated, each time the player hits the ball creates a tornado that sends things flying.
The pokey racket	A blank category in adventure	Creates a poke where the ball bounces. The pokies break apart when hit by the ball.
Shadow racket	2 Play tennis matches	Creates a shadow double that temporarily moves itself around the court and returns shots.
Fire Bar Racket	4 Play a game of tennis	Creates a fire bar where the ball bounces. Players running into fire bars will catch fire.
The Freezing Racket	Play 6 tennis matches	Pieces of ice scatter where the ball bounces, immobilizing any player who touches them.
Amp Racket	Play 8 tennis matches	When activated, turns balls hit by the player into amps that connect to electricity.
Swerve Racket	Play 12 tennis matches	When activated, increases the curve of the player's shot. Adds curve to lob and topspin shots.
Inky racket	Play 14 tennis matches	Creates ink spots when the ball bounces and hits the ink-covered ball.
Banana Racket	Play 16 tennis matches	Banana peels are scattered where the ball bounces and after a feverish shot counter. Don't slip!
Volcanic racket	Play 18 tennis matches	Creates a crater where the ball bounces which shoots a flaming bomb. Hot players will catch fire.
Ghost racket	Play 22 tennis matches	When activated, makes players and balls invisible to others.
Golden Dash Racket	Play 24 tennis matches	Allows a player to jump into even the most difficult shots with a burst of speed.
Chargein' Chuck Racket	Play 26 tennis matches	When activated, the player changes the shape of the ball they hit and gives them a chaotic bounce.
Spiny racket	Play 28 tennis matches	A racket that disperses the spinners where the ball bounces. The spinies turn towards the players.
Magic racket	Play 32 tennis matches	Creates a magic wand where the ball bounces that hits the players racket with its magic.
Bullet Bill Racket	Play 34 tennis matches	When activated, quickly turns balls hit by the player into bullet bills that can be returned.
Thwomp racket	Play 36 tennis matches	Above creates a Thwomp where the ball bounces that will squish any player that gets too close.
Shobha racket	Play 38 tennis matches	When active, increases overall strength and ability to push back opponents.
Metal racket	Play 42 tennis matches	When activated, the player spins metal, which increases invincibility and strength.
? Block racket	Get all the other rackets	Each flurry shot will randomly mimic the impact of another racket.