Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies event is almost here, bringing new Pokémon, bonuses, and raids! This event focuses on strengthening your bond with your Pokémon and features the debut of a highly anticipated Pokémon.
Event Dates:
The Beloved Buddies event runs from February 11th to February 15th.
New Pokémon Debut:
Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, makes its first appearance in Pokémon GO! Prepare for raid battles featuring this new addition.
Event Bonuses:
- Double XP: Catching Pokémon awards double the usual XP.
- Extended Lures: Lure Modules last for a full hour. These lures will attract Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these Pokémon grants an extra 500 Stardust.
Increased Wild Pokémon Encounters:
Several Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, 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:
A variety of raid battles await, ranging from one-star to mega raids:
- One-Star Raids: Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp (increased shiny rate for Skrelp).
- Three-Star Raids: Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise.
- Five-Star Raids: Enamorus (Incarnate Forme).
- Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar.
Don't miss out on the Beloved Buddies event! Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and prepare for exciting challenges and rewards. Also, check out our article on the newly soft-launched Tetris Block Party!
