The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, acquiring Dhelmise is currently limited to a specific method. This guide covers all aspects of Beloved Buddies, including dates, times, and rewards.
Table of Contents
- How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
- Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances
- Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
- Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
- Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
- Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO
- Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
- Field Research Tasks
- Collection Challenges
- PokéStop Showcases
How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it as a 3-Star Raid Boss during the Beloved Buddies event.
Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Dhelmise is a Grass/Ghost type, vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type moves (160% damage). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63%), and Fighting/Normal-type moves (39%).
Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. A future event, possibly a Community Day, may introduce it.
Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
The Beloved Buddies event runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 8:00 PM local time.
Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
Several friendship-themed Pokémon will have increased spawn rates: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Many of these have a chance of being 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, and Fomantis)
- +500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis
Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
| Raid Level | Raid Boss | Can It Be Shiny? |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Legendaries are 1/20.
Field Research Tasks & Collection Challenges & PokéStop Showcases
Details on Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be added as they become available.
This guide provides comprehensive information on the Beloved Buddies event. Remember to consult the Pokémon GO in-game news for the latest updates.
