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 guide provides strategies and team suggestions to help you conquer the competition.

Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules

The low CP limit and type restrictions necessitate strategic team building. Many players will need to adapt their usual strategies.

Optimal Holiday Cup Teams

The limited type pool presents a challenge, but not as restrictive as previous cups. The real hurdle is finding suitable Pokémon under 500 CP.

Building a Winning Team

Begin by sorting your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Consider Pokémon with effective movesets within the allowed types. Remember, evolved Pokémon often exceed the CP limit.

Smeargle's Return

Smeargle, previously banned, is a major factor this year. Its ability to copy moves makes it a formidable opponent. Planning counter-strategies is crucial.

Suggested Team Combos

Here are three sample team compositions, considering Smeargle's prevalence:

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.

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 counters Fighting-type counters to Smeargle, and Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.

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 offers advantages against Electric types.

Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck, trainers! Pokémon GO is available now.