Optimize Your HOLIDAY CUP STRATEGY Today

The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is upon us! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this cup introduces a 500 CP cap and restricts Pokémon to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types. This presents a unique strategic challenge, demanding creative team building.

Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules:

• CP Cap: 500
• Type Restrictions: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal
• Dates: December 17th - 24th, 2024

Crafting Your Winning Team:

The lower CP cap and type limitations necessitate a departure from typical meta strategies. Focus on finding eligible Pokémon within the CP limit. Evolved Pokémon often exceed the cap, so consider less common choices.

Smeargle, previously banned, returns and poses a significant threat with moves like Incinerate and Flying Press. Countering Smeargle effectively is crucial.

Team Composition Suggestions:

Here are three sample team compositions to consider:

Team 1: 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 Alolan Marowak substitute.

Team 2: A "join the Smeargle meta" approach. Ducklett counters Fighting-type counters to Smeargle, while Amaura offers Rock-type coverage.

Team 3: This team features less common Pokémon with strong type coverage. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types. Cottonee provides powerful Grass and Fairy moves, while Gligar offers advantages against Electric Pokémon and resists Fire-type attacks.

Remember, these are suggestions; your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition!

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