Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies Event: Double XP, Shiny Pokémon, and Dhelmise Debut!
Get ready for a heartwarming event in Pokémon GO! The Beloved Buddies event, focusing on strengthening your bond with your Pokémon, runs from February 11th to 15th. This event marks the highly anticipated debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, adding a new challenge to your raids.
Event Bonuses:
- Double XP: Catching Pokémon yields double the experience points!
- Extended Lures: Lure Modules remain active for a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching these Pokémon also grants an extra 500 Stardust per catch.
Increased Wild Pokémon Encounters:
Prepare for boosted appearances of several Pokémon, including increased shiny rates for Diglett and Dunsparce! Keep an eye out for Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.
Raid Battles:
The Beloved Buddies event offers a diverse range of raid challenges:
- One-Star Raids: Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp (with increased shiny rate).
- Three-Star Raids: Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise.
- Five-Star Raids: Enamorus (Incarnate Forme).
- Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar.
Don't miss out on this exciting event! Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and strengthen your bonds with your Pokémon companions. And for more gaming news, check out our coverage of the new Tetris Block Party soft launch!
