The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this limited-time event presents a unique challenge: battling with Pokémon capped at 500 CP and restricted to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types. This significantly alters the meta, requiring players to adapt their strategies and build new teams.
Crafting a Winning Holiday Cup Team
The key is identifying Pokémon below 500 CP that meet the type restrictions. Evolved Pokémon are often above the CP limit, so familiar meta strategies may not apply. Smeargle, previously banned, is a major factor this year, its ability to copy moves posing a significant threat. Counter-strategies are crucial.
Recommended Team Compositions
Here are three sample team compositions, each offering diverse type coverage and Smeargle counter-measures:
Team 1: Diverse Type Coverage
Pokémon | Type |
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Pikachu Libre | Electric/Fighting |
Ducklett | Water/Flying |
Alolan Marowak | Fire/Ghost |
Pikachu Libre's Fighting type is effective against Normal-type Smeargle. Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide additional type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
Pokémon | Type |
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Smeargle | Normal |
Amaura | Rock/Ice |
Ducklett | Water/Flying |
This team utilizes Smeargle's move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, while Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
Pokémon | Type |
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Gligar | Ground/Flying |
Cottonee | Grass/Fairy |
Litwick | Ghost/Fire |
This team features less common Pokémon. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types. Cottonee offers strong Grass-type moves, and Gligar provides advantages against Electric types.
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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