Beloved Buddies Event Enhances Bonds in Pokémon GO

Get ready for an exciting new event in Pokémon GO - the Beloved Buddies event is on the horizon, bringing with it surprise debuts, enticing bonuses, and thrilling raids. This event is all about strengthening your bonds with your Pokémon, and it's set to feature the first-ever appearance of a special Pokémon: Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon. Mark your calendars because this event is happening from February 11th to February 15th.

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

The Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO will run from February 11th to February 15th. This is your chance to not only deepen your connection with your Pokémon but also to add Dhelmise to your collection and challenge it in raids.

During the event, you'll earn double XP for catching Pokémon, and Lure Modules will last a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon such as Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these will reward you with an additional 500 Stardust per catch, making it a great opportunity to boost your resources.

The wild Pokémon spawns during the Beloved Buddies event are impressive, with increased appearances of Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce. You can also expect to encounter Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis more frequently.

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 those looking for a bigger challenge, five-star raids will feature Enamorus in its Incarnate Forme, while Mega Raids will bring 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 check out our coverage on the new game, Tetris Block Party, which has been soft-launched on Android with exciting multiplayer challenges.