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.
How to Catch Dhelmise
Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it in 3-Star Raids during the event.
Dhelmise's Strengths and Weaknesses
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%).
Shiny Dhelmise
Currently, a Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny variant will likely debut in a future event.
Beloved Buddies Event Dates and Times
The event runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.
Boosted Wild Spawns
Friendship-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently: 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.
Event Bonuses
- 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
| 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 Legendaries often have a 1/20 chance.
Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges
Details on specific Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges will be revealed closer to the event's start date.
PokéStop Showcases
PokéStop Showcases will feature event-themed Pokémon, offering potential rewards. Details to be announced.
This guide will be updated with further information as it becomes available. Remember to check our Shadow Regirock raid guide for additional tips.
