The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this PvP 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
- CP Cap: 500
- Allowed Types: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal
- Dates: December 17th - 24th, 2024
Crafting Your Winning Team
The lower CP cap and type restrictions significantly alter the usual Pokémon GO meta. Finding suitable Pokémon under 500 CP is key. Smeargle, previously banned, is a major factor this year, its ability to copy moves posing a significant challenge.
Team Composition Strategies
Here are three sample team compositions to counter Smeargle and exploit type advantages:
Team 1: Counter-Smeargle Strategy
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Pikachu Libre | Electric/Fighting |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
| Alolan Marowak | Fire/Ghost |
Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters Normal-type Smeargle, while Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide broader type coverage. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embrace the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Smeargle | Normal |
| Amaura | Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
This team utilizes Smeargle's move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, and Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Gligar | Ground/Flying |
| Cottonee | Grass/Fairy |
| Litwick | Ghost/Fire |
This team features less common Pokémon. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types; Cottonee offers strong Grass and Fairy moves; and Gligar provides advantages against Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. The optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.
