Introducing the Optimal Team for Holiday Cup Little Edition in Pokémon GO

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

Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules:

• CP Cap: 500 CP maximum.
• Type Restriction: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types only.

Crafting Your Winning Team:

The lower CP cap and type restrictions necessitate a shift from typical strategies. Begin by sorting your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Consider the type matchups and potential counters to popular choices.

Smeargle, previously banned, is a significant contender this year, its ability to copy moves posing a considerable challenge. Planning effective Smeargle counters is crucial.

Suggested Team Compositions:

Here are three sample team compositions to consider, keeping in mind that optimal team selection depends on your available Pokémon:

Team 1: Diverse Typing and Smeargle Counterplay

Pokémon	Type
Pikachu Libre	Electric/Fighting
Ducklett	Flying/Water
Alolan Marowak	Fire/Ghost

This team offers diverse typing for broader coverage and counters Smeargle's potential moves. Skeledirge can substitute for Alolan Marowak if needed.

Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta

Pokémon	Type
Smeargle	Normal
Amaura	Rock/Ice
Ducklett	Flying/Water

This team utilizes Smeargle's move-copying ability while providing counters to potential Smeargle weaknesses.

Team 3: Underutilized Pokémon with Strong Coverage

Gligar	Flying/Ground
Cottonee	Fairy/Grass
Litwick	Fire/Ghost

This team showcases less common Pokémon, offering strong type coverage and strategic advantages.

Remember, these are suggestions; adapt them based on your available Pokémon and playstyle. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.