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Strengthen Bonds with The Latest Beloved Buddies Event in Pokémon GO

by Bella Feb 22,2025

Strengthen Bonds with The Latest Beloved Buddies Event in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies Event: Double XP, Shiny Pokémon, and Dhelmise Debut!

Get ready for the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO, running from February 11th to 15th! This event focuses on strengthening your bond with your Pokémon and features the highly anticipated debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon. Prepare for increased raid encounters!

Event Bonuses:

  • Double XP: Catching Pokémon awards double the experience points.
  • Extended Lures: Lure Modules last for a full hour, attracting Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching these Pokémon also grants an additional 500 Stardust per catch.

Increased Wild Pokémon Encounters:

Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce will have increased spawn rates. Other boosted Pokémon include Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raid Battles:

The event brings diverse raid challenges:

  • One-star Raids: Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp (with increased shiny rate).
  • Three-star Raids: Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise.
  • Five-star Raids: Enamorus (Incarnate Forme).
  • Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your Pokémon bonds, catch shiny Pokémon, and encounter the new Dhelmise! Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and join the fun. For more gaming news, check out our article on the new Tetris Block Party!