Pokémon Go announces the Beloved Buddies event which sees the debut of Dhelmise

• The Beloved Buddies event will take place from February 11th to 15th
• Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, will debut in raids
• You can also participate in numerous other tasks

The Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon Go is just around the corner, running from February 11th to 15th. As the name suggests, it focuses on strengthening bonds with your Pokémon and earning extra rewards along the way. Whether you’re looking to catch new Pokémon, boost your XP, or participate in raids, there’s something to keep you engaged throughout the event.

During the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon Go, you’ll earn 2× XP for every Pokémon you catch. Lure Modules activated during the event will last for an hour and attract Pokémon like Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Plus, you’ll get an additional 500 Stardust for catching these specific Pokémon, so be on the lookout for them.

Another highlight is the debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, appearing in raids for the first time. You’ll also have more chances to encounter Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce in the wild. Pokémon such as Nidoran, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis will appear more frequently in the wild.

If you’re into raids, there’s plenty to look forward to. One-star raids will feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp, with an increased chance of finding a Shiny Skrelp. Three-star raids include Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the newly introduced Dhelmise. For tougher battles, Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) will appear in five-star raids, while Mega Tyranitar takes centre stage in Mega Raids.

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The event also offers themed Field Research tasks that reward you with Stardust and encounters with Tandemaus. Completing the catch-focused Collection Challenges will earn you additional Stardust and Great Balls, perfect for stocking up. Don’t forget to check out PokéStop Showcases, where you can enter event-themed Pokémon and compete with others.

Download Pokémon Go now for free. You can also visit the Pokémon Go Web Store to get yourself resources for your journey ahead.