Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies event: Double XP, Shiny Pokémon, and Dhelmise Debut!
Get ready for a heartwarming event in Pokémon GO! The Beloved Buddies event, focusing on strengthening your bond with your Pokémon, runs from February 11th to 15th. This event marks the highly anticipated debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, adding a new challenge to your raids.
Event Bonuses:
- Double XP: Catching Pokémon yields double the experience points!
- Extended Lures: Lure Modules last a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching these Pokémon also awards an extra 500 Stardust per catch.
Increased Wild Pokémon Encounters:
Prepare for boosted encounters with a range of Pokémon, including increased shiny rates for Diglett and Dunsparce. Expect to see Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.
Raid Battles:
Raids offer a diverse challenge:
- One-star raids: Feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp (with increased shiny Skrelp).
- Three-star raids: Include Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise.
- Five-star raids: Star Enamorus (Incarnate Forme).
- Mega Raids: Bring the formidable Mega Tyranitar.
Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and participate in the Beloved Buddies event! Don't forget to check out our other article on the newly soft-launched Tetris Block Party!
