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 details everything you need to know about Beloved Buddies, including dates, times, and gameplay mechanics.
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How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it in 3-Star Raids during the Beloved Buddies event. Successfully completing the raid will allow you to catch it.
Dhelmise's Weaknesses & Resistances
Dhelmise is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon, vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type moves (160% effectiveness). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63% resistance), and Fighting and Normal-type moves (39% resistance).
Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny variant will likely debut in a future event, potentially a Community Day.
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.
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 of being Shiny, with increased odds for Dunsparce and Diglett.
Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO
Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
| Raid Level | Raid Boss | Can It Be Shiny? |
|---|---|---|
| One-Star | Dwebble | Yes |
| Shellder | Yes | |
| Skrelp | Yes | |
| Three-Star | Dhelmise | No |
| Hippowdon | No | |
| Slowbro | No | |
| Five-Star | Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) | No |
| Mega | Mega Tyranitar | Yes |
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 & PokéStop Showcases
Details on Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be updated as they become available.
This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the Beloved Buddies event. Remember to check back for updates! Also, consult our Shadow Regirock raid guide for optimal strategies.
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