The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is upon us! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this limited-time event presents a unique challenge with a 500 CP cap and restricted typing (Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal). This necessitates strategic team building, departing from typical meta strategies.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules:
- CP Cap: 500 CP maximum.
- Type Restriction: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types only.
Building Your Winning Team:
The key is finding suitable Pokémon under 500 CP that fit the allowed types. Evolved Pokémon are often above the CP limit, requiring a shift in typical team compositions.
Smeargle, previously banned, is a significant contender this year, capable of learning powerful moves like Incinerate and Flying Press. Countering Smeargle effectively is crucial.
Suggested Team Combos:
Here are three sample team compositions to consider, keeping in mind Smeargle's prevalence and the need for diverse type coverage:
Team 1: Countering Smeargle's Strengths
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Pikachu Libre |
Electric/Fighting |
 Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
 Alolan Marowak |
Fire/Ghost |
Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters Normal-type Smeargle. Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide additional type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable substitute for Alolan Marowak.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle |
Normal |
 Amaura |
Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett |
Flying/Water |
This team utilizes Smeargle's 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 |
Ghost/Fire |
This team features less common Pokémon offering strong type coverage. Litwick counters Ghost, Grass, and Ice types; Cottonee excels as a Grass type; and Gligar provides advantages against Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Adapt your team based on your available Pokémon and preferred playstyle. Good luck, Trainers! Pokémon GO is available now.
