Pokemon GO’s Beloved Buddies: Shiny Hunting Paradise?!

As each new season unfolds in the live-service format of Pokemon GO, players worldwide are treated to a diverse array of in-game celebrations, chances, and special events. These events can encompass recurring titles like Spotlight Hour, Community Day, Raid Day, Max Mondays, but also unique, one-time events that mark special occasions or the appearance of specific creatures, Types, or themed collections.

One example of an upcoming occasion is the “Beloved Buddies” event, happening within the February segment of the Dual Destiny Season. This event not just introduces Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokemon on the game stage for the first time, but also offers a diverse range of highlighted Pokemon that trainers can interact with and acquire using various strategies. Furthermore, there are also some special event rewards available for players to utilize during this period. For all the details about these event perks and the assortment of Pokemon you might encounter throughout Beloved Buddies, check out the guide provided below.

All Featured Pokemon & Event Bonuses in Pokemon GO’s Beloved Buddies Event

The Beloved Buddies event is open to players in Pokemon GO from February 11, 2025, at 10 AM up until February 15, 2025, at 8 PM local time. During this period, participants can enjoy three extra bonuses to gather more rewards, experience points (XP), or get an edge in tasks like catching, collecting, and evolving. The bonuses include lure modules that last longer, bonus Stardust for capturing certain Pokemon species, and a 2x XP multiplier for any Pokemon caught during the event.

All Event Bonuses in Beloved Buddies

  • 2x XP for catching Pokemon
  • Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour
  • 500 Additional Stardust for catching the following Pokemon: Diglett, Slowpoke, Dunsparce, Shellder, Fomantis, Cutiefly

Additionally, Beloved Buddies offers a wide array of various Pokémon species, some fitting the Water-type/marine theme such as Dhelmise. These Pokémon are available to find and collect using multiple methods, and if fortune favors you, you might even come across their rare shiny versions. A comprehensive list detailing all included Pokémon, their shiny chances, and acquisition methods can be found below.

All Featured Pokemon in Beloved Buddies

Pokemon Shiny Chance? How to Obtain
Nidoran F
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Nidoran M
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Diglett
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Slowpoke
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Shellder
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • 1-Star Raids
  • Research encounters
Dunsparce
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Research encounters
Remoraid
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Research encounters
Mantine
  • No
  • Wild encounters
  • Research encounters
Plusle
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Minun
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Volbeat
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Illumise
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Cutiefly
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Fomantis
  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
Dwebble
  • Yes
  • 1-Star Raids
Skrelp
  • Yes
  • 1-Star Raids
Slowbro
  • Yes
  • 3-Star Raids
Hippowdon
  • No
  • 3-Star Raids
Dhelmise
  • No
  • 3-Star Raids
Enamorus Incarnate
  • No
  • 5-Star Raids
Mega Tyranitar
  • Yes
  • Mega Raids
Tandemaus
  • No
  • Research encounters
Luvdisc
  • Yes
  • Research encounters
Rapidash
  • Yes
  • Research encounters
Shadow Diglett
  • Yes
  • Research encounters
Cubone
  • Yes
  • Research encounters
Scizor
  • Yes
  • Research encounters

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2025-02-13 09:24