Love is in the air, Trainers! The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event is bringing exciting bonuses, the debut of Dhelmise, and plenty of opportunities to level up your gameplay. Whether you’re aiming to level up from 2x XP for catching Pokémon, taking on powerful Raid Bosses, or completing special Field Research tasks, this event has something for everyone. Let’s dive into all the details!
Beloved Buddies
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Date and Time 📅
- From Tuesday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m.
- Until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses ⭐
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2× XP for catching Pokémon
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Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour
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Lure Modules will attract special Pokémon, including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis
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500 Additional Stardust for catching the following Pokémon: Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis
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You'll have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce!
Dhelmise Debut
Dhelmise
🌊 Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids!
A long-awaited Pokémon is finally making waves! Dhelmise is a unique Ghost and Grass dual type Pokémon with a memorable design. With its dual typing, it could potentially have a place in PvP, possibly serving as an alternative to Trevenant, making it a potential anti-meta pick.
Be sure to stay updated for when we deep dive into it’s PvP potential.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Plus, you’ll have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce!
This event offers a well-rounded mix of Pokémon, with a great focus on Water and Bug types. The highlight here is the boosted Shiny rates for Diglett and Dunsparce, so if you’ve been hunting these shinies, now’s your best chance.
Raids
The following Pokémon will feature in raids:
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Counters – Slowbro, Hippowdon & Dhelmise.
Five-Star Raids
Counters – Enamorus Raid Guide.
Mega Raids:
Counters – Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide.
Field Research
Tandemaus
Complete event-themed Field Research tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with Tandemaus! A great opportunity to stack up on Stardust while also encountering Tandemaus, a relatively new Pokémon in the game. Field Research is always a great way to supplement wild catches, so make sure to spin those PokéStops!
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 2 Pokémon |
200×
Stardust
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| Win a raid |
1500×
Stardust
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| Trade a Pokémon |
Tandemaus
382 CP
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Beloved Buddies Timed Research
Complete event-themed Timed Research tasks with Candela or Arlo and get free Poffins, some cool Pokémon encounters and more.
Beloved Buddies Timed Research (1/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
5×
Ultra Ball
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| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
Remoraid
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| Explore 2 km |
Mantine
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Team up with Candela or Investigate Arlo (2/3)
Team up with Candela
Beloved Buddies (Candela path, 2/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 10 hears with your buddy |
500×
Stardust
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| Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy |
Luvdisc
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| Make a new friend |
2×
Poffin
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| Rewards | |
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Beloved Buddies (Candela path, 3/3)
Investigate Arlo
Beloved Buddies (Arlo path, 2/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
500×
Stardust
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| Transfer 15 Pokémon |
Cubone
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| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
1×
Rocket Radar
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| Rewards | |
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Beloved Buddies (Arlo path, 3/3)
Beloved Buddies Timed Research (Extra Step)
| Task | Reward |
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| Claim reward |
2500×
XP
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| Rewards | |
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Collection Challenges
Complete the catch-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and Great Balls! If you love completing challenges, this is a great way to earn additional rewards while engaging with the event’s featured Pokémon. Plus, Great Balls are always useful to have.
Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 1
Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 2
Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 3
PokéStop Showcases
Keep an eye out for PokéStop Showcases featuring event-themed Pokémon!
Compete against other Trainers by entering your biggest Pokémon into the Showcases. These competitions are a fun way to show off your largest ‘mons and win extra rewards.
Final Thoughts
With Shiny boosts, exciting Raids, valuable bonuses, and the debut of Dhelmise, the Beloved Buddies event is packed with content for Trainers to enjoy. This limited-time event offers plenty of opportunities to catch, battle, and explore. Make the most of it, stay safe, and happy hunting!
