Explore Dhelmise Debut, Dates, Raids in Pokémon GO Event

The Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO 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 Obtain Dhelmise
• Dhelmise's Strengths and Weaknesses
• Shiny Dhelmise Availability
• Beloved Buddies Event Dates and Times
• Increased Wild Pokémon Spawns
• Beloved Buddies Bonuses
• Raid Bosses
• Field Research Tasks
• Collection Challenges
• PokéStop Showcases

How to Obtain Dhelmise in Pokémon GO

Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it as a 3-Star Raid Boss during the Beloved Buddies event.

Dhelmise's Strengths and Weaknesses

Dhelmise is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon, vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type attacks (160% super effective damage). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type attacks (63% resistance), and also Fighting and Normal-type attacks (39% resistance).

Shiny Dhelmise Availability

Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny variant will likely debut in a future event, possibly a Community Day.

Beloved Buddies Dates and Times

The Beloved Buddies event runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.

Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies

The following 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 to be Shiny, with increased odds for Dunsparce and Diglett.

Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO

• Double Catch XP
• 60-minute Lure Modules
• Lure Modules attracting event-themed Pokémon
• +500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis

Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary; Mega Raids have a 1/128 chance, while Legendary Raids have a 1/20 chance.

Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases

Details on Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be added as they become available.

This comprehensive guide provides all the essential information for maximizing your experience during the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO. Remember to check out other February 2025 events and our Shadow Regirock raid guide for additional gameplay strategies.