PokeGO Unveils Beloved Buddies Soiree

The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, acquiring Dhelmise is currently exclusive to a specific method. This guide details everything you need to know about Beloved Buddies, including dates, times, and gameplay mechanics.

Table of Contents

• How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
• Dhelmise's Weaknesses & Resistances
• Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
• Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
• Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
• Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO
• Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
• Field Research Tasks
• Collection Challenges
• PokéStop Showcases

How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO

Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable 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 Weaknesses & Resistances

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

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

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 & 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 following Pokémon will have increased spawn rates: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Many of these have a chance of being 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, Fomantis)
• +500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis

Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary (e.g., 1/128 for Mega Raids, 1/20 for Legendaries). Note that Shiny Enamorus is not currently available.

Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases

Details regarding Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be updated as they are officially revealed.

This guide provides comprehensive information on the Beloved Buddies event. Remember to consult the official Pokémon GO resources for the most up-to-date information.