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<div class="author">By <a href="/forums/member.php?u=7452">Thorns</a>.</div>
<ol class="toc">
<li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li>
<li><a href="#rules">Rules</a></li>
<li><a href="#ban_list">Ban List</a></li>
<li>
<a href="#usable_pokemon">Usable Pokemon</a>
<ul>
<li><a href="#usable_rby">RBY Generation</a></li>
<li><a href="#usable_gsc">GSC Generation</a></li>
<li><a href="#usable_rse">RSE Generation</a></li>
<li><a href="#usable_dp">DP Generation</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="#standards">Standards</a></li>
<li><a href="#items">Items</a></li>
</ol>
<h2><a name="introduction">Introduction</a></h2>
<p>Little Cup spawned its roots in Pokemon Stadium 2. The idea was that you bred to achieve the perfect baby Pokemon to battle. Mekkah reintroduced this for Advance. And now Little Cup is back for the 4th Generation. Also, it should be known that Little Cup is all about speed. The metagame is filled with fast Pokemon and revenge killers.</p>
<h2><a name="rules">Rules</a></h2>
<ul>
<li>Sleep Clause</li>
<li>Only Pokemon hatched from eggs are eligible.</li>
<li>Eligible Pokemon must be able to evolve, and be the first in an evolution chain.</li>
<li>Item Clause is in effect.</li>
<li>All Pokemon used MUST be Lv5.</li>
<li>Selfdestruct Clause is on.</li>
<li>Sonicboom and Dragon Rage are banned.</li>
<li>Evasion/accuracy moves are NOT allowed.</li>
<li>OHKO moves are NOT allowed.</li>
</ul>
<p>Note, the hax item ban is not in effect. This is because no one wants to trade a 10 HP recovery for a 10% chance of going first.</p>
<h2><a name="ban_list">Ban List</a></h2>
<p>Every metagame has its own ban list. Little Cup is no different.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/scyther">Scyther</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The old ban list has been edited. Scyther remains the only Pokemon banned. The other ones are up for testing.</p>
<h2><a name="usable_pokemon">Usable Pokemon</a></h2>
<p>Banned Pokemon will not be listed.</p>
<h3><a name="usable_rby">RBY Generation</a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/bulbasaur">Bulbasaur</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/charmander">Charmander</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/squirtle">Squirtle</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/caterpie">Caterpie</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/weedle">Weedle</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/pidgey">Pidgey</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/ratatta">Ratatta</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/spearow">Spearow</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/ekans">Ekans</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/sandshrew">Sandshrew</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/nidoran-m">Nidoran M</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/nidoran-f">Nidoran F</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/vulpix">Vulpix</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/zubat">Zubat</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/oddish">Oddish</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/paras">Paras</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/venonat">Venonat</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/diglett">Diglett</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/meowth">Meowth</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/psyduck">Psyduck</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/mankey">Mankey</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/growlithe">Growlithe</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/poliwag">Poliwag</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/abra">Abra</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/machop">Machop</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/bellsprout">Bellsprout</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/tentacool">Tentacool</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/geodude">Geodude</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/ponyta">Ponyta</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/slowpoke">Slowpoke</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/magnemite">Magnemite</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/doduo">Doduo</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/seel">Seel</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/grimer">Grimer</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/shellder">Shellder</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/gastly">Gastly</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/onix">Onix</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/drowzee">Drowzee</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/krabby">Krabby</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/voltorb">Voltorb</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/exeggcute">Exeggcute</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/koffing">Koffing</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/rhyhorn">Rhyhorn</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/horsea">Horsea</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/goldeen">Goldeen</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/staryu">Staryu</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/magikarp">Magikarp</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/eevee">Eevee</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/porygon">Porygon</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/omanyte">Omanyte</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/kabuto">Kabuto</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/dratini">Dratini</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><a name="usable_gsc">GSC Generation</a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/chikorita">Chikorita</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/cyndaquil">Cyndaquil</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/totodile">Totodile</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/sentret">Sentret</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/hoothoot">Hoothoot</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/ledyba">Ledyba</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/spinarak">Spinarak</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/chinchou">Chinchou</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/pichu">Pichu</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/cleffa">Cleffa</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/igglybuff">Igglybuff</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/togepi">Togepi</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/natu">Natu</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/mareep">Mareep</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/hoppip">Hoppip</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/sunkern">Sunkern</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/wooper">Wooper</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/pineco">Pineco</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/snubbull">Snubbull</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/teddiursa">Teddiursa</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/slugma">Slugma</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/swinub">Swinub</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/remoraid">Remoraid</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/houndour">Houndour</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/phanpy">Phanpy</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/tyrogue">Tyrogue</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/smoochum">Smoochum</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/elekid">Elekid</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/magby">Magby</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/larvitar">Larvitar</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><a name="usable_rse">RSE Generation</a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/treecko">Treecko</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/torchic">Torchic</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/mudkip">Mudkip</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/poochyena">Poochyena</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/zigzagoon">Zigzagoon</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/wurmple">Wurmple</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/lotad">Lotad</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/seedot">Seedot</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/taillow">Taillow</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/wingull">Wingull</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/ralts">Ralts</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/surskit">Surskit</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/shroomish">Shroomish</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/slakoth">Slakoth</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/nincada">Nincada</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/whismur">Whismur</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/makuhita">Makuhita</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/azurill">Azurill</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/skitty">Skitty</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/aron">Aron</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/nosepass">Nosepass</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/electrike">Electrike</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/gulpin">Gulpin</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/carvanha">Carvanha</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/wailmer">Wailmer</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/numel">Numel</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/spoink">Spoink</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/trapinch">Trapinch</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/cacnea">Cacnea</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/swablu">Swablu</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/barboach">Barboach</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/corphish">Corphish</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/baltoy">Baltoy</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/lileep">Lileep</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/anorith">Anorith</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/feebas">Feebas</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/shuppet">Shuppet</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/duskull">Duskull</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/snorunt">Snorunt</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/spheal">Spheal</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/bagon">Bagon</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/beldum">Beldum</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><a name="usable_dp">DP Generation</a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/turtwig">Turtwig</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/chimchar">Chimchar</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/piplup">Piplup</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/starly">Starly</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/bidoof">Bidoof</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/kricketot">Kricketot</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/shinx">Shinx</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/budew">Budew</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/cranidos">Cranidos</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/sheildon">Sheildon</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/burmy">Burmy</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/combee">Combee</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/buizel">Buizel</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/cherubi">Cherubi</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/shellos">Shellos</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/drifloon">Drifloon</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/buneary">Buneary</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/glameow">Glameow</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/chingling">Chingling</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/stunky">Stunky</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/bronzor">Bronzor</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/bonsly">Bonsly</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/mime_jr">Mime Jr.</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/happiny">Happiny</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/gible">Gible</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/riolu">Riolu</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/hippopotas">Hippopotas</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/skorupi">Skorupi</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/croagunk">Croagunk</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/finneon">Finneon</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/mantyke">Mantyke</a></li>
<li><a href="/dp/pokemon/snover">Snover</a></li>
</ul>
<h2><a name="standards">Standards</a></h2>
<p>This is a list of Pokemon that stand out in Little Cup, and are staples of any team.</p>
<pre>Abra @ Choice Specs/Scarf
Trait: Synchronize
EVs: 236 SAtk / 196 Spd / 76 HP
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) or Timid (+Spd, -Atk)
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
</pre>
<p>Abra is the premier special attacker of Little Cup. Something worthy of note is that a Modest, Choice Specs, Hidden Power Fighting from Abra is an OHKO on a Max HP, Max SDef, neutral nature Munchlax.</p>
<pre>Cranidos @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 196 Atk / 236 Spd / 76 SDef
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Pursuit/Crunch
- Zen Headbutt/Hammer Arm
</pre>
<p>Cranidos is the premier physical attacker of Little Cup. With max speed and a Choice Scarf, Cranidos outspeeds Elekid, Voltorb and the like, providing they do not have Choice Scarves.</p>
<pre>Diglett @ Life Orb/Choice Scarf/Choice Band
Trait: Arena Trap
EVs: 196 Atk / 236 Spd / 76 Def
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) or Adamant (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Rock Slide
- Aerial Ace
</pre>
<p>Diglett was the main revenge killer of Advance Little Cup, and now it's back to deal more damage. Loss of physical Sludge Bomb has hurt it somewhat, but it makes up for it with Sucker Punch, which counters Gastly. Diglett doesn't get Stone Edge for some reason.</p>
<pre>Elekid @ Life Orb/Expert Belt/Choice Scarf
EVs: 196 Atk / 76 SAtk / 236 Spd
Lonely Nature (+Atk, -Def) or Mild (+SAtk, -Def)
- Thunderpunch/Thunderbolt
- Ice Punch
- Cross Chop/Brick Break/Focus Punch
- Psychic/Thunder Wave/Quick Attack
</pre>
<p>Elekid is a mixed sweeper, unlike it's mostly physical evolution Electivire. Thunderpunch and Thunderbolt is up to you, but it will be your main attack. Thunder Wave can be used to mess up the opposing team, to let some of your slower Pokemon to deal damage.</p>
<pre>Porygon @ Choice Specs/Choice Scarf/Life Orb/Expert Belt
Trait: Trace/Download
EVs: 76 Def / 196 SAtk / 236 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) or Timid (+Spd, -Atk)
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Tri Attack
- Signal Beam/Shadow Ball
</pre>
<p>Porygon is an interesting Pokemon. It can revenge kill Diglett. Once it switches in, it can absorb an Earthquake and OHKO with Ice Beam. A Choice Scarf may also be used. If you are using Porygon to attack, the other three items may be used. Porygon has a good movepool. Download can be used to boost SAtk.</p>
<pre>Chinchou @ Oran Berry
Trait: Volt Absorb
EVs: 156 HP / 56 Def / 148 SAtk / 148 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Confuse Ray
- Thunder Wave
</pre>
<p>Chinchou is one of two Pokemon that resist Boltbeam in Little Cup, the other being Magnemite. Parafusion also messes up the opponents team. Dual STAB is always nice, allowing you to hit harder.</p>
<pre>Larvitar @ Life Orb/Choice Band/Flame Orb/Choice Scarf
EVs: 196 Atk / 236 Spd / 76 HP
Jolly Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Dance/Brick Break/Iron Head
- Pursuit
</pre>
<p>Larvitar got a boost this generation from Stone Edge and a physical Pursuit (albeit without STAB). Two Dragon Dances allows you to outspeed Diglett, unless said Diglett is Jolly.</p>
<p>Pursuit takes care of things that switch out.</p>
<pre>Buizel @ Choice Band
EVs: 236 Atk / 196 Spd / 76 HP
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) or Adamant (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Brick Break
- Aqua Jet/Pursuit
</pre>
<p>Buizel is a new Choice Bander. Pursuit takes care of fleeing Pokemon, but Aqua Jet can get the first hit in on Diglett (who might Sucker Punch).</p>
<pre>Gastly @ Oran Berry
EVs: 76 Def / 196 SAtk / 236 Spd
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Shadow Ball/Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Explosion
- Hypnosis
</pre>
<p>Gastly provides a much-needed Normal, Fighting and Ground immunity, stats fit for a special sweeper, Explosion and a Sleep move. The EV spread allows you to survive a Diglett Rock Slide, but not a Sucker Punch.</p>
<pre>Voltorb @ Life Orb
EVs: 36 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Spd / 80 SAtk
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Thunder Wave/Substitute
- Explosion
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Grass/Ice]
</pre>
<p>Explosion OHKO's most things in Little Cup. Voltorb may outspeed Diglett and can OHKO with Hidden Power.</p>
<pre>Houndour @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 116 Atk / 116 SAtk / 40 SpDef / 236 Spd
Mild Nature (+SAtk, -Def)
- Pursuit
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Hidden Power [Grass]
</pre>
<p>This Houndour can revenge kill Diglett, and sweep if revenge killing is not required.</p>
<h2><a name="items">Items</a></h2>
<p>Here is a list and description of items that stand out in Little Cup. Keep in mind that Item Clause is in effect.</p>
<dl>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/oran_berry">Oran Berry</a></dt>
<dd>Heals 10HP, about 50% for most Pokemon.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/choice_band">Choice Band</a>/<a href="/dp/items/choice_specs">Choice Specs</a>/<a href="/dp/items/choice_scarf">Choice Scarf</a></dt>
<dd>Boosts stats. Used on fast, strong Pokemon, or just strong Pokemon in the case of Choice Scarf.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/life_orb">Life Orb</a></dt>
<dd>Used on sweepers that require diversity.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/lum_berry">Lum Berry</a></dt>
<dd>Used on Pokemon that don't like status, like Abra.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/salac_berry">Salac Berry</a></dt>
<dd>Used for Endflailers or slow sweepers.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/liechi_berry">Liechi Berry</a></dt>
<dd>Used for fast physical sweepers.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/petaya_berry">Petaya Berry</a></dt>
<dd>Used for fast special sweepers.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/wide_lens">Wide Lens</a></dt>
<dd>Used for Pokemon with low accuracy moves.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/wise_glasses">Wise Glasses</a></dt>
<dd>Used for special sweepers that require diversity.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/damp_rock">Damp Rock</a>/<a href="/dp/items/hot_rock">Hot Rock</a></dt>
<dd>Used for weather teams.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/expert_belt">Expert Belt</a></dt>
<dd>Used for sweepers that require diversity.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/flame_orb">Flame Orb</a>/<a href="/dp/items/toxic_orb">Toxic Orb</a></dt>
<dd>Used for Guts Pokemon.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/focus_sash">Focus Sash</a></dt>
<dd>Used for Pokemon that boost their stats.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/muscle_band">Muscle Band</a></dt>
<dd>Used for physical sweepers that require diversity.</dd>
<dt><a href="/dp/items/shed_shell">Shed Shell</a></dt>
<dd>Used to escape trappers.</dd>
</dl>
<p>The list of usable items has greatly increased. The descriptions should give a clear example of what should be given to what.</p>
