Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies Event: Double XP, Shiny Pokémon, and Dhelmise Debut!

Get ready for the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO, running from February 11th to 15th! This event focuses on strengthening your bond with your Pokémon and features the highly anticipated debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon.

Event Bonuses:

• Double XP: Catching Pokémon will reward you with double the experience points.
• Extended Lures: Lure Modules will last for a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching these Pokémon will also grant an additional 500 Stardust per catch.

Increased Wild Pokémon Encounters:

Prepare for boosted encounters with several Pokémon, including increased shiny rates for Diglett and Dunsparce! Expect to see Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis in the wild.

Raid Battles:

A diverse range of raid battles awaits:

• 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 participate in the Beloved Buddies event. And while you're at it, check out our article on the newly soft-launched Tetris Block Party!