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 types to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal. This creates a unique meta demanding strategic team building.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules
The low CP cap and type restrictions significantly alter the usual Pokémon GO battle landscape. Many players will need to assemble entirely new teams.
Crafting Your Winning Team
The key is finding suitable Pokémon under 500 CP that meet the type requirements. Evolutionary stages often exceed this limit, so common meta picks may be unavailable. Smeargle, previously banned, is a major factor this year, its ability to copy moves making it a formidable opponent. Counter-strategies are crucial.
Suggested Team Combos
Here are three sample team compositions, keeping in mind Smeargle's prevalence:
Team 1: Addressing Smeargle's Strengths
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Pikachu Libre |
Electric/Fighting |
 Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
 Alolan Marowak |
Fire/Ghost |
This team utilizes dual typing for broader coverage. Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters Normal-type Smeargle, while Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide further type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle |
Normal |
 Amaura |
Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
This strategy incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, and Amaura offers Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Gligar |
Flying/Ground |
 Cottonee |
Fairy/Grass |
 Litwick |
Fire/Ghost |
This team features less common choices with strong type synergy. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types, Cottonee offers powerful Grass/Fairy moves, and Gligar provides advantages against Electric types and Fire-type resistance.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.
