The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, acquiring Dhelmise requires participation in 3-Star Raids. This guide details everything you need to know about the event.
Table of Contents
- How to Get Dhelmise
- Dhelmise's Weaknesses & Resistances
- Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
- Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
- Increased Wild Spawns
- Beloved Buddies Bonuses
- Raid Bosses
- Field Research Tasks
- Collection Challenges
- PokéStop Showcases
How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
Dhelmise is exclusively obtainable by defeating it as a 3-Star Raid boss during the Beloved Buddies event.
Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Dhelmise is Grass/Ghost-type, weak to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type moves (160% effectiveness). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63% reduction), and Fighting/Normal-type moves (39% reduction).
Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
No, a Shiny Dhelmise is not currently available. A future event, potentially a Community Day, may introduce it.
Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
The event runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 8:00 PM local time.
Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
Increased wild spawns include: Cutiefly, Diglett, Dunsparce, Fomantis, Illumise, Mantine, Minun, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Plusle, Remoraid, Shellder, Slowpoke, and Volbeat. Shiny versions of these Pokémon are possible, with increased odds for Dunsparce and Diglett.
Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO
- Double Catch XP
- 60-minute Lure Modules
- Event-themed Pokémon attracted to Lure Modules (Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis)
- +500 Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis
Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
| 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 |
Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary (e.g., 1/128 for Mega Raids, 1/20 for Legendaries).
Field Research Tasks & Collection Challenges & PokéStop Showcases
Details on Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be updated upon release.
This guide provides comprehensive information on the Beloved Buddies event and how to obtain Dhelmise. Remember to check for updates as the event progresses.
