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 type pool (Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal). This necessitates strategic team building, departing from typical meta strategies.
Crafting a Winning Team:
The key is identifying Pokémon below 500 CP that meet the type restrictions. Smeargle, previously banned, is a major factor this year, capable of copying powerful moves. Counter-strategies are crucial.
Suggested Team Compositions:
Here are three sample team builds, highlighting type advantages and Smeargle counters:
Team 1: Versatile Coverage
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Pikachu Libre | Electric/Fighting |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
| 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 offer additional type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Smeargle | Normal |
| Amaura | Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
This team incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting-type Pokémon targeting Smeargle, while 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 and Fire-type resistance.
Remember, these are suggestions; adapt based on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.
