The Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, acquiring Dhelmise is currently limited to a specific method. This guide details everything you need to know about Beloved Buddies, including dates, times, and rewards.
Table of Contents:
- Obtaining Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
- Dhelmise's Strengths and Weaknesses
- Shiny Dhelmise Availability
- Beloved Buddies Event Dates and Times
- Increased Wild Pokémon Spawns
- Beloved Buddies Bonuses
- Raid Bosses
- Field Research Tasks
- Collection Challenges
- PokéStop Showcases
Obtaining Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it as a 3-Star Raid Boss during the Beloved Buddies event.
Dhelmise's Strengths and Weaknesses
Dhelmise is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon, making it vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type moves (160% super effective damage). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63% resistance), and also Fighting and Normal-type moves (39% resistance).
Shiny Dhelmise Availability
Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny variant will likely debut in a future event, such as a Community Day.
Beloved Buddies 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.
Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
The event features increased spawns of friendship-themed Pokémon pairs, including: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Many of these have a chance to be Shiny, with increased odds for Dunsparce and Diglett.
Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO
- 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
| Raid Level | Raid Boss | Shiny Possible? |
|---|---|---|
| One-Star | Dwebble, Shellder, Skrelp | Yes |
| Three-Star | Dhelmise, Hippowdon, Slowbro | No |
| Five-Star | Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) | No |
| Mega | Mega Tyranitar | Yes |
Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary; Mega Raids have a 1/128 chance, while Legendary Raids are 1/20.
Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges
Details on specific Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges will be updated closer to the event's start date.
PokéStop Showcases
PokéStop Showcases will feature event-themed Pokémon. Rewards will be announced later.
Remember to check the Pokémon GO in-game news for the latest updates. Good luck catching 'em all!
