Free Character Tier List: Best Free Pokemon to Play

This is a full tier list of all the Pokemon you can get for free in Pokemon UNITE. Read on for a full tier list of which Free Characters are best to use and why, and how to unlock all free Pokemon!

Pokemon UNITE Main Tier Lists
Pokemon Tier List	Held Items Tier List	Battle Items Tier List
Solo-Queue Tier List	Low-Elo Tier List	Free Character Tier List

Free Character Tier List

Free Pokemon refer to the Pokemon that can be obtained at the start when creating a new account.

Tier List of All Pokemon

S Tier

Pokemon	Tier	Best Lane
Alolan Ninetales		Top
	Deadly in the right hands
	Alolan Ninetales can hinder opponents with its ice moves that can inflict slow or freeze them entirely. Though it can easily knock down an opponent with burst damage, it can be a bit difficult to line up perfect hits. But, in the right hands, Alolan Ninetales can easily manipulate the battlefield in its favor.
Slowbro		Bot
	Versatile Defender
	Slowbro excels at being a great Defender because of its ability to shrug off attacks and incapacitate enemies with Telekinesis. Slowbro may feel different from other Defenders due to its unique moveset, but having them makes Slowbro versatile and unpredictable.
Venusaur		Top/Bot
	Powerful Tank with Insane Damage
	Venusaur is just insane right now. You can spam Petal Dance and Giga Drain to have god-like survivability whole dealing tons of damage. This makes Venusaur a pseudo-tank Pokemon that can carry as well as survive in a team battle!

A Tier

Pokemon	Tier	Best Lane
Cinderace		Top/Bot
	Fight with fire
	Cinderace has superb single target output thanks to its affinity for inflicting burn. It also has high mobility in the form of Low Sweep or Feint, which helps maintain a good position as you bombard your opponents with fast attacks. Once you get the feel for its power, Cinderace can easily be your go-to Attacker for future matches!
Decidueye		Top/Bot
	Rapid-Fire Attacks
	Decidueye is a great attack-damage carry thanks to Razor Leaf, increasing its attack speed and allowing it to attack multiple targets at once. It can also burst targets down from a long range using Spirit Shackle. The Pokemon's downside is its low durability and lack of mobility tools, making it an easy target for faster Pokemon.
Crustle		Top
	A hard shell to crack
	Crustle has superb survivability thanks to its durability and surprisingly high damage output . New players will appreciate how powerful Crustle is because of its ability to control the battlefield with Rock Tomb or fight enemies directly with X-Scissor. It may take a bit of practice to get the hang of its moveset, but mastering Crustle's strengths and playstyle will surely help teams conquer matches. Crustle is a great addition to your Pokemon roster!
Zeraora		Jungle
	Too Fast, Too Powerful
	Zeraora has a combination of powerful Dash moves and single target burst in its arsenal. It can be a formidable foe as the game goes on thanks to how strong it is when it comes to farming and fighting opponents alike. Zeraora is also one of the best Junglers in the game, making it an excellent addition to your roster.

B Tier

Pokemon	Tier	Best Lane
Greninja		Any
	Requires mastery to reach full potential
	Greninja takes a while to get powerful in a match. Hitting the right beats and maintaining its growth throughout the match is key to reach its powerful moves. Moreover, what it lacks in overall defense, it makes up in how it can make itself difficult to hit with moves like Substitution. It will take a bit of effort to operate Greninja to its full potential.

Tier List Criteria

Each of these factors determine the Pokemon's place within the tier list:

• Power Level: Determines how well the Pokemon can contribute to the overall competence of the team in terms of its moves, as well as its effectiveness in fulfilling its role as a member of a team.
• Ease of Use: Determines how easy it is to control the Pokemon during a match, whether it is straight forward enough to pick up and understand without too much hassle.
• Versatility: Since you will be spending most of your time grinding for Aeos Coins, it is important that the Pokemon can offer variety in terms of gameplay to keep battles fresh.

How to Get All Free Pokemon

Select a Starter Pokemon

Aside from the Starter Pokemon you picked when you completed the tutorial, you can also get free Pokemon from claiming level rewards or from in-game events. It is important to note that Unite Licenses that you receive through these allows you to keep the Pokemon entirely. So it is best to claim free Pokemon when you have the chance!

Best Starter Pokemon

Claim Level Rewards

Pokemon	Trainer Level
Slowbro	2
Venusaur	5

After completing the tutorial, you will automatically start at trainer level 2. As a reward, you will unlock Slowbro. Progress a bit further in trainer levels and you get to unlock Venusaur when your reach level 5. So far, these are the only Pokemon you can unlock through the trainer level rewards.

How to Get Battle Points Fast

Logging in Everyday

Pokemon	Log in Bonus
Alolan Ninetales	Day 2
Cinderace	Day 8
Greninja	Day 14

Players can take advantage of the 14-Day Welcome Gifts event to get free rewards and, most importantly, free Pokemon! Here, you can get Alolan Ninetales, Cinderace, and Greninja You just have to log in for 14 days to claim the rewards.

Daily Login Rewards Guide

Obtain from Events

Pokemon	How to Get
Zeraora	Win 32 Unite Battles

The powerful Zeraora can be obtained by completing the Zeraora Mission Event! This mission requires players to win 32 battles to get the Zeraora License! There will likely be similar events in the future which allow players to unlock new characters by participating in Events.

List of Events

Receive as Challenge Reward

Pokemon	How to Get
Crustle	Day 7 Beginner Challenge Reward

Players can also get a free Pokemon by doing the Beginner Challenges, which consists of seven sets of missions, each with their own in-game rewards and currencies. When you complete all the Beginner Challenges, you will be rewarded with a Garchomp License!

Beginner Challenge Guide

Pokemon UNITE Related Links

Pokemon UNITE Tier Lists

Character and Item Tier Lists

Pokemon UNITE Main Tier Lists
Pokemon Tier List	Free Character Tier List
Battle Items Tier List	Held Items Tier List
Low-Elo Tier List	Solo-Queue Tier List

Role Tier Lists

Pokemon UNITE Tier Lists per Role
Attacker Tier List	Speedster Tier List
All-Rounder Tier List	Defender Tier List
Supporter Tier List