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Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies Event Enhances Player Connections

Author : Joseph Apr 12,2025

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Pokémon GO enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting new event! The Beloved Buddies event is set to launch soon, bringing with it surprise debuts, special bonuses, and thrilling raids. This event is all about deepening your connection with your Pokémon, and it's the perfect opportunity to strengthen those bonds.

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

Mark your calendars! The Beloved Buddies event will run from February 11th to February 15th. This is your chance to experience the debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, and add it to your collection. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to challenge Dhelmise in raids.

During the event, you'll earn double XP for catching Pokémon, and Lure Modules will last a full hour. These Lures will attract a variety of Pokémon, including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these will also reward you with an extra 500 Stardust per catch.

The wild Pokémon spawns during Beloved Buddies are impressive. You'll have a higher chance of encountering Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce. Other Pokémon you can expect to see more frequently include Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raids during the event will offer a range of challenges. One-star raids will feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp, with Skrelp having an increased shiny rate. Three-star raids will include Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise. For five-star raids, you'll encounter Enamorus (Incarnate Forme), while Mega Raids will feature the formidable Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss out on the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO. Check it out on the Google Play Store and dive into the action once it starts. And while you're at it, be sure to read our coverage on the new game, Tetris Block Party, which has been soft-launched on Android with exciting multiplayer challenges.