Beloved Buddies Event Boosts Bonds in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting new event that's all about celebrating the bonds you share with your Pokémon. The Beloved Buddies event is set to launch soon, promising surprise debuts, special bonuses, and thrilling raids. One of the highlights is the first-time appearance of the Sea Creeper Pokémon, Dhelmise, which you can catch and battle in raids.

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

Mark your calendars! The Beloved Buddies event is scheduled to run from February 11th to February 15th. This event is all about strengthening your bonds with your Pokémon, and Dhelmise's debut is a major draw for collectors and battlers alike.

During the event, you'll enjoy double XP for catching Pokémon, and Lure Modules will last a full hour. These Lures will attract a diverse mix of Pokémon, including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these will reward you with an extra 500 Stardust per catch, making it a great time to boost your collection.

The wild Pokémon appearing more frequently during the Beloved Buddies event include a solid lineup such as Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Shiny hunters will be thrilled to know that Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce will be popping up more often.

Raids during the event offer a range of challenges, from one-star to mega fights. In one-star raids, you'll encounter Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp, with Skrelp boasting an increased shiny rate. Three-star raids will feature Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise. For those seeking tougher challenges, five-star raids will host Enamorus in its Incarnate Forme, while Mega Raids will feature the formidable Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss out on this event! Make sure to check out Pokémon GO on the Google Play Store and dive into the Beloved Buddies event once it launches. And while you're at it, keep an eye out for our coverage on the soft launch of Tetris Block Party on Android, featuring exciting multiplayer challenges.