Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies Event Enhances Player Connections

Pokémon GO enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting new event! The Beloved Buddies event is on the horizon, promising surprise debuts, exclusive bonuses, and thrilling raids. This event is all about deepening your connection with your Pokémon companions.

When Is the Beloved Buddies Event Kicking Off in Pokémon GO?

Mark your calendars: the Beloved Buddies event is scheduled to run from February 11th to February 15th. This is your chance to strengthen your bonds with your Pokémon, and it marks the debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon. Get ready to add this unique Pokémon to your collection and challenge it in raids.

During the event, you'll earn double XP for every Pokémon you catch, making it the perfect time to level up. Lure Modules will also last a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching these Pokémon will grant you an additional 500 Stardust per catch, adding to the excitement.

Keep your eyes peeled for a diverse lineup of wild Pokémon appearing more frequently during the Beloved Buddies event. Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce will be more common, along with Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raids are set to offer a range of challenges, from one-star battles to mega fights. One-star raids will feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp, with Skrelp boasting an increased shiny rate. Three-star raids will introduce Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise. For the ultimate challenge, five-star raids will showcase Enamorus in its Incarnate Forme. Mega Raids will feature the formidable Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss out on the action—download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and dive into the Beloved Buddies event when it launches. And while you're at it, check out our coverage on the soft launch of Tetris Block Party on Android, featuring multiplayer challenges.