The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this limited-time event presents a unique challenge: battling with Pokémon under 500 CP, restricted to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types. This significantly alters the usual meta, demanding creative team building.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules:
- CP Cap: 500 CP maximum.
- Type Restrictions: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types only.
Crafting Your Winning Team:
The lower CP cap and type limitations necessitate strategic team composition. Begin by filtering your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Prioritize Pokémon that effectively counter likely opponents within the allowed types. Remember, evolved forms often exceed the CP limit, so unconventional choices might be necessary.
Smeargle, previously banned but now eligible, is a major wildcard. Its ability to copy moves makes it a formidable opponent. Planning counter-strategies to Smeargle's potential moves like Incinerate and Flying Press is crucial.
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 leverages dual typing for broader coverage. Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters Normal-type Smeargle, while Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide additional type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embrace the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle |
Normal |
 Amaura |
Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
This team incorporates Smeargle, utilizing its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, and 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 excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types, Cottonee provides Grass/Fairy strength, and Gligar offers advantages against Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions; your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and playstyle. Good luck conquering the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.
