The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this limited-time event presents a unique challenge: battles are restricted to Pokémon with a maximum CP of 500, and only Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal types are allowed. This necessitates strategic team building, departing from typical meta strategies.

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 key is identifying suitable Pokémon under the 500 CP limit. Evolved Pokémon often exceed this threshold, requiring a shift in strategy. Smeargle, previously banned but now eligible, presents a significant challenge due to its move-copying ability (Incinerate and Flying Press are particularly troublesome).

Suggested Team Combos:

Here are three sample team compositions to counter Smeargle and cover various type matchups:

Team 1: Counter-Smeargle Strategy

Pokémon	Type
Pikachu Libre	Electric/Fighting
Ducklett	Flying/Water
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 type advantages. Skeledirge is a viable Alolan Marowak substitute.

Team 2: Embrace 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-type Pokémon targeting Smeargle, and Amaura offers Rock-type coverage.

Team 3: Underdog Lineup

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

This team features less common Pokémon. Litwick counters Ghost, Grass, and Ice types; Cottonee offers strong Grass and Fairy moves; and Gligar provides advantages against Electric types and Fire-type resistance.

Remember, these are suggestions; your optimal team depends on your available Pokémon and play style. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.