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 to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types. This presents a unique strategic challenge, forcing trainers to build unconventional teams.
Crafting a Winning Team:
The key is identifying suitable low-CP Pokémon within the allowed types. Remember, evolved Pokémon often exceed the CP limit. Smeargle, previously banned, returns and poses a significant threat with moves like Incinerate and Flying Press. Counter-strategies are crucial.
Team Suggestions:
Here are three sample team compositions to consider:
Team 1: Diverse Typing and Smeargle Contingency
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Pikachu Libre | Electric/Fighting |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
| Alolan Marowak | Fire/Ghost |
This team utilizes dual typing for broader coverage. Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters Normal-type Smeargle, while Ducklett and Alolan Marowak provide additional advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.
Team 2: Embracing the Smeargle Meta
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Smeargle | Normal |
| Amaura | Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
This strategy incorporates Smeargle. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, and Amaura offers Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Gligar | Ground/Flying |
| Cottonee | Grass/Fairy |
| Litwick | Ghost/Fire |
This team features less common Pokémon. Litwick excels against Ghost, Grass, and Ice types. Cottonee is a strong Grass type, and Gligar offers advantages against Electric types and Fire-type moves.
Remember, these are suggestions. Your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck in the Holiday Cup!
Pokémon GO is available now.
