Pokémon GO's upcoming Beloved Buddies event brings exciting debuts, exclusive bonuses, and thrilling raid battles to trainers worldwide. This limited-time celebration introduces the first-ever appearance of the elusive Dhelmise, a highly anticipated Sea Creeper Pokémon.
Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies Event Dates and Schedule
Mark your calendars for February 11th through February 15th as this heartwarming event focuses on deepening connections with your Pokémon companions. Trainers will finally have the chance to encounter and capture Dhelmise, both in the wild and through special raid battles.
Event participants gain access to fantastic bonuses including 2× XP for every successful catch and extended 60-minute Lure Modules. These special lures will attract a variety of Pokémon such as Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis - with each capture rewarding an additional 500 Stardust.
The wild Pokémon spawn pool features boosted appearances from beloved creatures including the rare Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce. Trainers can expect increased encounters with Nidoran, Slowpoke, Shellder, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, Fomantis, and others.
Raid Battles offer challenges for all skill levels during the event. One-star raids feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp (with enhanced Shiny odds), while three-star raids showcase Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debut of Dhelmise. Elite trainers can test their skills against Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) in five-star raids or challenge the formidable Mega Tyranitar in Mega Raids.
Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your Pokémon bonds and expand your collection. Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store to participate when the event begins.
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