The Beloved Buddies event in *Pokemon GO* marks the exciting debut of Dhelmise, along with a host of other engaging features like unique wild spawns and event bonuses. However, for now, there's only one method to catch Dhelmise. Here's a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about the Beloved Buddies event, including its schedule, how to catch Dhelmise, and more.
Table of contents
How to Get Dhelmise in Pokemon GO
Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
Beloved Buddies Bonuses In Pokemon GO
Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
Field Research Tasks
Collection Challenges
PokéStop Showcases
How to Get Dhelmise in Pokemon GO
To catch Dhelmise in Pokemon GO, you'll need to participate in 3-Star Raids featuring the Sea Creeper Pokemon as the boss during the Beloved Buddies event. Simply defeat Dhelmise in these raids to have a chance to catch it afterward.
Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Dhelmise, a Grass- and Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, has vulnerabilities to Fire-, Dark-, Ice-, Ghost-, and Flying-type attacks, which deal 160% super-effective damage. Avoid using Grass-, Water-, Electric-, and Ground-type moves, as Dhelmise resists them by 63%, and Fighting and Normal-type moves, which it resists by 39%.
Related: All Pokemon GO Free Item Promo Codes (February 2025)
Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
Currently, Dhelmise cannot be encountered in its Shiny form in Pokemon GO. This is common for newly introduced Pokemon, with their Shiny variants usually being added in later events such as a dedicated Community Day.
Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
Mark your calendars for the Beloved Buddies event, which runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time. Make sure to participate during these times to enjoy all the event has to offer.
Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
During the Beloved Buddies event, Pokemon GO players will encounter increased wild spawns of friendship-themed Pokemon, including:
- Cutiefly
- Diglett
- Dunsparce
- Fomantis
- Illumise
- Mantine
- Minun
- Nidoran♀
- Nidoran♂
- Plusle
- Remoraid
- Shellder
- Slowpoke
- Volbeat
Notably, all these Pokemon have a chance to appear in their Shiny forms, with increased odds for Shiny Dunsparce and Diglett. Utilize tools like Lure Modules and Incenses to boost your chances of encountering these Shiny Pokemon.
Related: How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO
Beloved Buddies Bonuses In Pokemon GO
The Beloved Buddies event offers several bonuses to enhance your gameplay, including:
- Double XP for catching Pokemon
- Lure Modules lasting for 60 minutes
- Lure Modules attracting event-themed Pokemon like Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis
- +500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis
Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
In addition to Dhelmise, the Beloved Buddies event features a variety of Raid bosses across different levels:
| 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 |
Note that the odds of encountering a Shiny version after defeating a raid boss are significantly higher, especially for Mega Raid bosses like Mega Tyranitar, which have a 1 in 128 chance of being Shiny.
Field Research Tasks
The Beloved Buddies event will introduce new Field Research tasks, such as catching event-themed Pokemon, with rewards like Stardust and encounters with Tandemaus. Specific tasks will be updated here as soon as they are revealed.
Collection Challenges
As with many Pokemon GO events, Beloved Buddies includes Collection Challenges, requiring you to catch a wide range of the event's featured Pokemon. Details on the specific Pokemon and rewards will be added once confirmed.
PokéStop Showcases
The event also features PokéStop Showcases, where you can enter event-themed Pokemon to compete for rewards like XP, Stardust, and exclusive bonuses. More details will be added as they become available.
With this guide, you're now equipped with all the information you need to make the most out of the Beloved Buddies event in Pokemon GO. Don't forget to check out the rest of the February 2025 event schedule for more exciting activities. For weekend players, our Shadow Regirock raid guide can help you tackle this limited-time boss effectively.
