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Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Event: How To Get Dhelmise, Dates & Times, Raids, and More

Mar 04,25(5 months ago)
Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Event: How To Get Dhelmise, Dates & Times, Raids, and More

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

Table of Contents

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

How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO

Dhelmise from Pokemon GO, obtainable only through 3-Star Raids during Beloved Buddies

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it in 3-Star Raids during the Beloved Buddies event.

Dhelmise's Strengths and Weaknesses

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

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

No, a Shiny Dhelmise is not currently available. A future event, potentially a Community Day, may introduce it.

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

Increased wild spawns include: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Many of these have a chance to be 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

Enamorus, Dhelmise, and Mega Tyranitar from Pokemon GO, appearing as Raid bosses during Beloved Buddies

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

Raid Level Raid Boss Shiny Possible?
One-Star Dwebble, Shellder, Skrelp Yes
Three-Star Dhelmise, Hippowdon, Slowbro No
Five-Star Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) No
Mega Mega Tyranitar Yes

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary; Mega Raids have a 1/128 chance, while Legendary Raids have a 1/20 chance.

Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases

Details on Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be updated as they become available.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Beloved Buddies event. Remember to check for updates as the event progresses. Also, consult our Shadow Regirock raid guide for weekend gameplay strategies.

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