Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Event: How To Get Dhelmise, Dates & Times, Raids, and More

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 details everything about 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 available through 3-Star Raids featuring the Pokémon as a boss during the Beloved Buddies event. Defeat Dhelmise in these raids to obtain a chance to catch it.

Dhelmise's Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass/Ghost-type, Dhelmise is weak to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type attacks (160% damage). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type attacks (63% reduction), and Fighting/Normal-type attacks (39% reduction).

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. A future event, possibly a Community Day, is anticipated to introduce its Shiny variant.

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

Increased wild spawns include: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Shiny versions of these Pokémon are possible, with increased odds for Shiny Dunsparce and Diglett.

Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO

Bonuses include: double catch XP, 60-minute Lure Modules attracting event-themed Pokémon, and 500 Stardust for each catch of Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies

Raid bosses include:

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary (e.g., 1/128 for Mega Raids, 1/20 for Legendaries).

Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases

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

This guide provides comprehensive information on the Beloved Buddies event and how to obtain Dhelmise in Pokémon GO. Remember to consult the in-game information for the most up-to-date details.