holiday cup teams triumph

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 creates a unique meta, requiring strategic team building.

Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules:

• CP Cap: 500
• Type Restrictions: Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal
• Dates: December 17th - 24th, 2024

Crafting Your Winning Team:

The lower CP limit and type restrictions necessitate a shift in typical strategies. Finding suitable Pokémon under 500 CP is key. Smeargle, previously banned, is a major contender this year, capable of copying powerful moves like Incinerate and Flying Press. Countering Smeargle effectively is crucial.

Suggested Team Compositions:

Here are three sample team builds, offering diverse type coverage and Smeargle counter strategies:

Team 1: Diverse Type Coverage

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

This team utilizes dual-typed Pokémon for broader coverage. Pikachu Libre's Fighting type counters 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
Smeargle	Normal
Amaura	Rock/Ice
Ducklett	Flying/Water

This team incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting types targeting Smeargle, while Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.

Team 3: Underdog Powerhouse

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

This team features less common Pokémon, offering strong type coverage. Litwick counters Ghost, Grass, and Ice types. Cottonee excels as a Grass type, and Gligar provides advantages against Electric types and Fire-type resistance.

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