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

The highly anticipated Beloved Buddies event in *Pokémon GO* marks the debut of Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, catching Dhelmise requires a specific approach. This guide covers everything you need to know about Beloved Buddies, including dates, times, and how to acquire this elusive Pokémon.

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

Your only chance to catch Dhelmise is by battling it in 3-Star Raids during the Beloved Buddies event. Defeat Dhelmise in a raid to secure your encounter and add this unique Pokémon to your collection.

Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances

Dhelmise is a Grass- and Ghost-type Pokémon, making it vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type attacks (160% super effective damage). Conversely, it resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63% resistance), as well as Fighting and Normal-type moves (39% resistance).

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

No, a Shiny Dhelmise is not currently available in Pokémon GO. This is typical for newly introduced Pokémon; Shiny variants often arrive later, potentially during a future Community Day event.

Beloved Buddies Dates & 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. Don't miss out!

Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies

During the event, numerous friendship-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: 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. Remember, Lure Modules and Incenses can boost your encounter rates.

Beloved Buddies Bonuses In Pokémon GO

Beloved Buddies offers several bonuses: Double XP for catching Pokémon, 60-minute Lure Modules, and 500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Lure Modules will also attract event-themed Pokémon.

Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies

Besides Dhelmise, the event features various Raid Bosses:

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary; Mega Raids offer better odds (1 in 128) than Legendary Raids (1 in 20).

Field Research Tasks

Limited-time Field Research tasks will be available, rewarding Stardust and encounters with Tandemaus. Specific tasks will be revealed closer to the event.

Collection Challenges

A Collection Challenge will require collecting event Pokémon, offering rewards upon completion. Details will be released on February 11th.

PokéStop Showcases

PokéStop Showcases will let you showcase event Pokémon for potential rewards. Details are forthcoming.

With this comprehensive guide, you’re ready to conquer the Beloved Buddies event and catch Dhelmise! Good luck, Trainers!