The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this PvP cup introduces a 500 CP cap and restricts Pokémon types to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal. This creates a unique meta, forcing players to adapt their strategies.
Crafting a Winning Team:
The lower CP limit and type restrictions necessitate building new teams. Focus on finding eligible Pokémon and consider their effectiveness against likely opponents. Smeargle, previously banned, returns and its move-copying ability makes it a formidable threat.
Team Suggestions:
Here are three sample team compositions to counter the anticipated meta:
Team 1: Multi-Type Offense
This team utilizes dual-typed Pokémon for broader coverage. Pikachu Libre's Fighting typing counters Normal-type Smeargle, while Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide additional type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable substitute for Alolan Marowak.
| Pokémon | Type(s) |
|---|---|
| Pikachu Libre | Electric/Fighting |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
| Alolan Marowak | Fire/Ghost |
Team 2: Smeargle Counter-Strategy
This team embraces the Smeargle meta. Ducklett counters Fighting-type Pokémon targeting Smeargle, while Amaura offers Rock-type coverage.
| Pokémon | Type(s) |
|---|---|
| Smeargle | Normal |
| Amaura | Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
This team features less common Pokémon with strong type matchups. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types, Cottonee offers powerful Grass/Fairy moves, and Gligar provides advantages against Electric Pokémon.
| Pokémon | Type(s) |
|---|---|
| Gligar | Ground/Flying |
| Cottonee | Grass/Fairy |
| Litwick | Ghost/Fire |
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team will depend on your available Pokémon and playstyle. Good luck, Trainers! Pokémon GO is available now.
