The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this limited-time event introduces a 500 CP cap and restricts Pokémon to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types. This presents a unique strategic challenge, requiring trainers to build new teams.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules:
- CP Cap: 500
- Type Restriction: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal
This lower CP cap and type restriction significantly alters the meta, making team building crucial.
Crafting Winning Holiday Cup Teams:
Begin by sorting your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Consider the type matchups within the allowed types. Evolved Pokémon often exceed the CP limit, necessitating creative team composition.
Smeargle, previously banned, is a major contender this year, capable of learning powerful moves like Incinerate and Flying Press. Planning counter-strategies against Smeargle is vital.
Suggested Team Combos:
Here are three sample team compositions, showcasing diverse strategies:
Team 1: Counter-Smeargle Focus
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Pikachu Libre |
Electric/Fighting |
 Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
 Alolan Marowak |
Fire/Ghost |
This team utilizes dual typing for broader coverage and counters Smeargle's potential moves. Pikachu Libre's Fighting type is effective against Normal-type Smeargle. Skeledirge can substitute for Alolan Marowak if needed.
Team 2: Embrace the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle |
Normal |
 Amaura |
Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
This team incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, while Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Gligar |
Flying/Ground |
 Cottonee |
Fairy/Grass |
 Litwick |
Fire/Ghost |
This team features less common Pokémon, offering strong type coverage. Litwick counters Ghost, Grass, and Ice types, Cottonee provides strong Grass coverage, and Gligar offers advantages against Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and playstyle. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.
