Beloved Buddies Event Boosts Bonds in Pokémon GO

Get ready, Pokémon GO enthusiasts! The Beloved Buddies event is set to launch soon, bringing with it an exciting array of surprise debuts, bonuses, and thrilling raids. This event is all about deepening your connection with your Pokémon, and it's the perfect opportunity to strengthen those bonds.

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

Mark your calendars because the Beloved Buddies event is scheduled to run from February 11th to February 15th. This is your chance to witness the first-time appearance of the Sea Creeper Pokémon, Dhelmise, in the game. Not only can you add Dhelmise to your collection, but you'll also get to challenge it in raids.

During the event, you'll earn double XP for every Pokémon you catch, making it the ideal time to level up. Additionally, Lure Modules will last for a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these Pokémon will reward you with an extra 500 Stardust per catch, so keep those Poké Balls ready!

The wild Pokémon encounters during Beloved Buddies are nothing short of spectacular. You'll have a higher chance of encountering Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce, along with frequent appearances from Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raids during the event will offer a mix of challenges for all levels of trainers. One-star raids will feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp, with Skrelp boasting an increased shiny rate. Three-star raids will include Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise. For those looking for a bigger challenge, five-star raids will showcase Enamorus (Incarnate Forme), while Mega Raids will feature the formidable Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss out on the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO. Head over to the Google Play Store to prepare for this exciting event and dive into the action when it begins. And while you're at it, why not check out our coverage on the new game, Tetris Block Party, which has been soft-launched on Android with multiplayer challenges?