The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this cup introduces a 500 CP cap and restricts Pokémon types to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal. This presents a unique challenge, demanding strategic team building.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules
- CP Cap: 500 CP maximum.
- Type Restriction: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types only.
Crafting a winning team requires careful consideration of both CP limitations and type matchups. Many popular Pokémon may be too powerful for this cup.
Optimal Holiday Cup Team Strategies
The key is identifying suitable low-CP Pokémon within the allowed types. Smeargle, previously banned, returns and poses a significant threat with its move-copying ability. Counter-strategies are crucial.
Suggested Team Combos
Here are three sample team compositions, highlighting different approaches:
Team 1: Counter-Smeargle Strategy
| 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 can substitute for Alolan Marowak if needed.
Team 2: Embrace the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
 Smeargle | Normal |
 Amaura | Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett | Flying/Water |
This team incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett provides Flying-type coverage against Fighting types targeting Smeargle, while Amaura offers Rock-type strength.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
 Gligar | Flying/Ground |
 Cottonee | Fairy/Grass |
 Litwick | Fire/Ghost |
This team features less common Pokémon, offering strong type coverage. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types; Cottonee provides powerful Grass and Fairy moves; and Gligar counters Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and playstyle. Good luck in the Holiday Cup! Pokémon GO is available now.
