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 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
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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