The Little Cup has arrived in Pokémon Go, and this smaller competition will give you a chance to use some of the Pokémon you may typically overlook when using them in the mobile game. This will take place for a limited time, where you can test your skills against other Pokémon players, but you want to ensure you use the best Pokémon against them. This guide covers the tier list for the Little Cup Pokémon Go battle league competition and what Pokémon you should be using.
The best Pokémon for the Little Cup
It’s important to note that the Pokémon you use for these battles cannot exceed 500 CP. In addition, you want to make sure that you use only Pokémon that can evolve, but the Pokémon has not entered their evolved form yet. These are the best Pokémon that you should consider using for the Little Cup.
Related: The best Little Cup team in Pokémon Go
The Lead tier list for the Little Cup
The Lead Pokémon on your team will be the first you use against your opponent. When you toss it out, make sure it has a decent defense stat, and you can optimize it to protect against multiple unique resistances. You should expect to make your Lead Pokémon a flexible option, capable of having a high enough attack power that it doesn’t have the worst defenses. You should also expect to reserve at least one shield for this Pokémon, or you can swap it with the other Pokémon on your team early in a fight.
| Tier | Pokémon |
| S | Bronzor, Deino, Ducklett, and Wynaut |
| A | Shelmet, Jangmo-o, Onix, and Stunky |
| B | Cottonee, Eevee, Gligar, and Nidoran (Female) |
| C | Alolan Vulpix, Dratini, Spritzee, and Wooper |
| D | Alolan Grimer, Amaura, Dewpider, and Nosepass |
The Switch tier list for the Little Cup
The Switch option will typically be the one you swap with your main Pokémon. This Pokémon should serve as a counter for most of your Lead Pokémon’s weaknesses. It might also want a higher attack power than the standard Pokémon on your team, capable of quickly building up its energy to unleash its charged attacks.
| Tier | Pokémon |
| S | Bronzor, Ducklett, Eevee, and Wynaut |
| A | Galarian Zigzagoon, Gligar, Lickitung, and Shelmet |
| B | Alolan Vulpix, Chikorita, Munchlax, and Stunky |
| C | Deino, Hisuian Qwilfish, Igglybuff, and Seel |
| D | Dewpider, Lotad, Mareep, and Vulpix |
The Closer tier list for the Little Cup
The Closer on your Pokémon team should be reserved for the last battle. You don’t want to bring this Pokémon out too early, and it should be the most robust option on your roster. You want to make sure it has a high defense stat and an even more robust amount of health, making it difficult to take down as it serves as your last line of defense when battling against another trainer.
| Tier | Pokémon |
| S | Bronzor, Ducklett, Spearow, and Wynaut |
| A | Deino, Doduo, Magnemite, and Natu |
| B | Ferroseed, Pawniard, Shelmet, and Snorunt |
| C | Alolan Vulpix, Amaura, Galarian Zigzagoon, and Shieldon |
| D | Fomantis, Lickitung, Nidoran (Male), and Riolu |
