Beloved Buddies Event Delights Pokémon GO Trainers

The Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, Dhelmise is currently only obtainable through a specific method. This guide covers everything you need to know about Beloved Buddies, including dates, times, and rewards.

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How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GODhelmise’s Strengths and WeaknessesCan Dhelmise Be Shiny?Beloved Buddies Event Dates and TimesIncreased Wild Spawns During Beloved BuddiesBeloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GORaid Bosses During Beloved BuddiesField Research TasksCollection ChallengesPokéStop Showcases

How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO

Dhelmise is exclusively available by defeating it as a 3-Star Raid boss during the Beloved Buddies event. Successfully completing the raid will allow you to catch it.

Dhelmise’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Dhelmise is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon, making it vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type attacks (160% damage). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63% reduction), and also Fighting and Normal-type moves (39% reduction).

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is not available in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny variant will likely debut in a future event, such as a Community Day.

Beloved Buddies Event Dates and Times

The Beloved Buddies event runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time. This information was confirmed via the official Pokémon GO website.

Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies

During the event, these friendship-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Many of these Pokémon have a chance to be Shiny, with increased odds for Shiny Dunsparce and Diglett.

Using Lure Modules and Incense can boost your chances of encountering Shiny Pokémon.

Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO

Beloved Buddies offers several bonuses:

• Double Catch XP
• 60-minute Lure Modules
• Event-themed Pokémon attracted to Lure Modules (Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis)
• +500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis

Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies

In addition to Dhelmise, the following Raid bosses will appear:

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary; Mega Raids have a 1/128 chance, while Legendary Raids have a 1/20 chance. Note that Shiny Enamorus is unavailable.

Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges

Limited-time Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges will be available, offering rewards such as Stardust and Pokémon encounters (including Tandemaus). Specific details will be revealed closer to the event's start date.

PokéStop Showcases

PokéStop Showcases will allow showcasing event Pokémon for potential rewards. Further details will be released soon.

This guide provides comprehensive information on the Beloved Buddies event. Remember to check the Pokémon GO in-game news for the latest updates.