The Pokémon GO Holiday Cup: Little Edition is here! Running from December 17th to 24th, 2024, this PvP event introduces a CP cap of 500 and restricts Pokémon types to Electric, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Normal. This creates a unique meta, demanding strategic team building.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition Rules
This lower CP cap and type restriction necessitate new team compositions. Many popular Pokémon will be unavailable due to exceeding the CP limit.

Team Building Strategies
Begin by filtering your Pokémon by CP to identify eligible candidates. Consider type matchups and potential counters to prevalent threats like Smeargle, which is unexpectedly allowed this year and poses a significant challenge with moves like Incinerate and Flying Press.
Suggested Team Compositions
Here are three sample team compositions to consider:
Team 1: Versatile Coverage
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Pikachu Libre | Electric/Fighting |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
| Alolan Marowak | Fire/Ghost |
This team utilizes dual typing for broader coverage and counters Smeargle's potential movesets. Skeledirge can substitute for Alolan Marowak if needed.
Team 2: Smeargle-centric Strategy
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Smeargle | Normal |
| Amaura | Rock/Ice |
| Ducklett | Water/Flying |
This team incorporates Smeargle, leveraging its move-copying ability. Ducklett counters Fighting-type counters to Smeargle, while Amaura provides Rock-type coverage.
Team 3: Underdog Lineup
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Gligar | Ground/Flying |
| Cottonee | Grass/Fairy |
| Litwick | Ghost/Fire |
This team features less-common Pokémon, offering strong type advantages. Litwick handles Ghost and Grass types effectively, Cottonee provides strong Grass coverage, and Gligar counters Electric types.
Remember, these are suggestions. Adapt your team based on your available Pokémon and preferred playstyle. Good luck in the Holiday Cup: Little Edition! Pokémon GO is available now.