The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! This limited-time event, running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, presents a unique challenge with a 500 CP cap and restricted type pool (Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal). This guide explores effective team strategies to conquer this competition.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules
The low CP limit and type restrictions necessitate strategic team building. Many trainers will need to adapt their usual strategies.
Optimal Holiday Cup Teams
The type limitations, while less restrictive than the Fantasy Cup, still require careful consideration. The biggest hurdle is finding suitable Pokémon under 500 CP.
Building a Winning Team
Begin by sorting your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Prioritize Pokémon fitting the allowed types. Remember, evolved forms often exceed the CP limit, altering typical meta strategies.
Smeargle, previously banned, is a significant factor this year. Its ability to copy moves (like Incinerate and Flying Press) makes it a formidable opponent. Planning counter-strategies is crucial.
Suggested Team Combos
Several team compositions are presented below, considering Smeargle's prevalence:
Team 1:
| 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. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2 (Smeargle-centric):
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle | Normal |
 Amaura | Rock/Ice |
Ducklett | Flying/Water |
This strategy embraces Smeargle, using Ducklett to counter Fighting-type counters and Amaura for Rock-type coverage.
Team 3 (Underdog Team):
 Gligar | Flying/Ground |
 Cottonee | Fairy/Grass |
 Litwick | Fire/Ghost |
This team features less common Pokémon, offering strong type coverage.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck, trainers! Pokémon GO is available now.
