The Pokemon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this limited-time event introduces a CP cap of 500 and restricts Pokemon types to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal. This presents a unique challenge, forcing players to rethink their battle strategies.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules
- CP Cap: 500
- Allowed Types: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal
- Dates: December 17th - 24th, 2024
This lower CP cap and type restriction necessitate the creation of new, optimized teams.
Building a Winning Team
Begin by filtering your Pokemon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Prioritize Pokemon that effectively counter common PvP threats within the allowed type pool. Remember, evolved forms often exceed the CP limit, so your usual meta strategies may need adjustment.
Smeargle, previously banned but now eligible, is a major contender due to its ability to copy opponent moves. Planning for Smeargle's potential movesets (like Incinerate and Flying Press) is crucial.
Suggested Team Combos
Here are three sample team compositions, designed to address the Smeargle meta and offer diverse type coverage:
Team 1: Counter-Smeargle Strategy
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
 Pikachu Libre |
Electric/Fighting |
 Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
 Alolan Marowak |
Fire/Ghost |
This team utilizes dual-typed Pokemon to provide broad coverage. Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters Normal-type Smeargle, while Ducklett and Alolan Marowak offer further type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embrace the Smeargle Meta
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle |
Normal |
 Amaura |
Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
This team incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting-type Pokemon targeting Smeargle, and Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
 Gligar |
Flying/Ground |
 Cottonee |
Fairy/Grass |
 Litwick |
Fire/Ghost |
This team features less common Pokemon, offering strong type coverage. Litwick counters Ghost, Grass, and Ice types, Cottonee provides Grass/Fairy strength, and Gligar excels against Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokemon and preferred playstyle. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokemon GO is available now.
