Mario Tennis / Characters and unlocks

Mario Tennis Characters and unlocks: Shy Guy, DK Jr. and Transfer Pak

Compare the five styles and separate cartridge unlocks from GBC transfers.

Edition covered

Original Nintendo 64 Mario Tennis. Game Boy Color Transfer Pak content requires the original compatible hardware; it is separate from Mario Power Tennis.

5 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Characters and unlocks

Mario, Luigi

All-Around

Balanced coverage.

Reference

Peach, Daisy, Toad, Waluigi, Shy Guy

Technique

Shot placement.

Reference

Baby Mario, Yoshi, Birdo

Speed

Chase wide returns.

Reference

DK, Wario, Bowser, DK Jr.

Power

Forceful shots.

Reference

Boo, Paratroopa

Tricky

Unusual spin.

Reference

Quick notes

Sixteen characters belong to the N64 unlock set. Fourteen start available.
Style affects how a rally develops. Power pressures the return, Speed covers wide shots and Technique rewards placement.
Doubles needs complementary coverage. A net player can cut off angles while a partner covers lobs and deep shots.
Transfer Pak characters are not ordinary unlocks. Alex, Nina, Harry and Kate come from the Game Boy Color game.

Style affects how a rally develops

Unlock reference
Character group	Requirement	Edition limit
Shy Guy	Win Star Cup singles	N64 game unlock
DK Jr.	Win Star Cup doubles	N64 game unlock
Alex and Nina	Transfer from Mario Tennis GBC	Requires Transfer Pak setup
Harry and Kate	Transfer from Mario Tennis GBC	Requires Transfer Pak setup

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Original-edition mechanics and reference	www.mariowiki.com