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 Holiday Cup Team:
The key is to identify Pokémon below 500 CP that meet the type restrictions. Evolved forms are often excluded due to higher CP. Smeargle, previously banned, is a significant factor this year, capable of copying powerful moves like Incinerate and Flying Press. Counter-strategies are crucial.
Recommended Team Compositions:
Several team strategies can effectively address the Smeargle challenge and cover various type matchups:
Team 1: Type Diversity and Smeargle Mitigation
This team utilizes dual-typed Pokémon for broader coverage:
- Pikachu Libre: Electric/Fighting – counters Normal-type Smeargle.
- Ducklett: Flying/Water – additional type advantages.
- Alolan Marowak: Fire/Ghost – alternative: Skeledirge.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
This team incorporates Smeargle and counters its weaknesses:
- Smeargle: Normal – the copycat.
- Amaura: Rock/Ice – counters Fighting-type counters to Smeargle.
- Ducklett: Flying/Water – further type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
This team features less common Pokémon with strong type synergy:
- Gligar: Flying/Ground – counters Electric types.
- Cottonee: Fairy/Grass – powerful Grass-type moves.
- Litwick: Fire/Ghost – effective against Ghost and other types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck, trainers! Pokémon GO is available now.
