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'''Little Cup''' (Japanese: '''リトルカップ''' ''Little Cup'') is one of four [[Stadium Cups]] introduced in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. It was introduced for {{player}}s to compete with newly-{{pkmn|egg|hatched}} [[baby Pokémon]]. It also tests the player's [[Pokémon breeding]] skills, as specific [[egg move]]s are highly desirable.
'''Little Cup''' (Japanese: '''リトルカップ''' ''Little Cup'') is one of four [[Stadium Cups]] introduced in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. It was introduced for {{player}}s to compete with newly-{{pkmn|egg|hatched}} [[baby Pokémon]]. It also tests the player's [[Pokémon breeding]] skills, as specific [[egg move]]s are highly desirable.


Although the Little Cup is for Pokémon hatched from an egg, Pokémon caught in the wild can be entered as well. However, they follow the same restrictions and must not be evolved.
Although the Little Cup is for Pokémon hatched from an egg, Pokémon caught in the wild can be entered as well. However, they follow the same restrictions and must not be evolved.


In [[Generation IV]], Little Cup can be selected in [[Single Battle (Battle Mode)|Single Battle mode]] and [[Double Battle (Battle Mode)|Double Battle mode]] at the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum. A rule similar to Little Cup known as [[Little Battle]] also debuted in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].
In [[Generation IV]], Little Cup rules can be selected in [[Single Battle (Battle Mode)|Single Battle mode]] and [[Double Battle (Battle Mode)|Double Battle mode]] at the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum. However, it is not available in [[Flat Battle|Flat Battle mode]]. A rule similar to Little Cup known as [[Little Battle]] also debuted in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].


==Restrictions==
==Restrictions==
The following restrictions are implied in the Little Cup:
The following restrictions are implied in the Little Cup:
*All Pokémon selected must be at Level 5, without exception.
*All Pokémon must be at Level 5, without exception.
*Pokémon must be of the lowest stage in their [[evolution]]ary line and must be able evolve.
*Pokémon must be of the lowest stage in their [[evolution]]ary line and must be able evolve.
**This rule varies with generation: for example, in [[Generation II]], {{p|Tangela}}, which evolves into {{p|Tangrowth}} only in [[Generation IV]], cannot be entered as it was the only Pokémon in its evolutionary line at the time. However, {{p|Marill}} can be entered, as {{p|Azurill}} was not introduced until [[Generation III]].
**This rule varies with generation: for example, in [[Generation II]], {{p|Tangela}}, which evolves into {{p|Tangrowth}} only in [[Generation IV]], cannot be entered as it was the only Pokémon in its evolutionary line at the time. However, {{p|Marill}} can be entered, as {{p|Azurill}} was not introduced until [[Generation III]].
*Set-damage moves like {{m|Dragon Rage}} or {{m|SonicBoom}} will have no effect.  
*Set-damage moves like {{m|Dragon Rage}} or {{m|SonicBoom}} will have no effect.  
**These moves do damage that is usually greater than the HP of most Level 5 Pokémon, and are thus not allowed.
**These moves do damage that is usually greater than the HP of most Level 5 Pokémon, and are thus not allowed.
====Generation IV====
In Generation IV, the following also applies:
* Only '''three''' Pokémon may be chosen.
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* "[[Flat Battle#Special Pokémon for GS Cup|Special Pokémon]]" may not be entered. This includes [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* No two Pokémon in any one team may have the same [[National Pokédex]] number.
* No two Pokémon in any one team may be holding the same [[item]].


==Pokémon Stadium 2==
==Pokémon Stadium 2==
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