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 typing. Only Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types are allowed, forcing players to rethink their battle strategies.

Crafting a Winning Team:
The lower CP limit and type restrictions necessitate building new teams. Consider these factors when constructing your squad:
- CP Sorting: Begin by filtering your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates.
- Type Synergies: Prioritize Pokémon with effective type matchups against likely opponents.
- Smeargle's Threat: Smeargle, capable of copying moves, is a significant threat. Plan accordingly.
Recommended Team Compositions:
Here are three sample team builds to consider, keeping in mind that optimal team composition depends on the Pokémon available to you:
Team 1: Diverse Typing
Pokémon |
Type |
Pikachu Libre |
Electric/Fighting |
Ducklett |
Water/Flying |
Alolan Marowak |
Fire/Ghost |
This team offers diverse typing to counter various opponents. Pikachu Libre's Fighting typing is effective against Normal-type Smeargle. Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide additional type advantages. Skeledirge can substitute for Alolan Marowak if needed.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
Pokémon |
Type |
Smeargle |
Normal |
Amaura |
Rock/Ice |
Ducklett |
Water/Flying |
This team incorporates Smeargle, using Ducklett's Flying-type moves to counter Fighting types targeting Smeargle. Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Powerhouse
Pokémon |
Type |
Gligar |
Ground/Flying |
Cottonee |
Grass/Fairy |
Litwick |
Ghost/Fire |
This team features less common Pokémon. Litwick's Ghost/Fire typing handles Ghost and Grass types effectively. Cottonee offers strong Grass-type moves. Gligar provides advantages against Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Experiment and adapt based on your available Pokémon and playstyle. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.
