NIANTICA new Pokemon Go debut is around the corner, and this time it’s Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper from Gen 7. Learn everything about the upcoming event, including when the Ghost/Grass Pokemon will appear.
The Dual Destiny season keeps introducing all types of new Pokemon to Niantic’s game. Players recently had the chance to catch Gigantamax Kingler and Dynamax Moltres for the first time, and later this month Shiny Nymble and Shiny Meleotta will also arrive.
However, while the previously mentioned Pokemon are all variations, the Beloved Buddies will bring a Pokemon that has never been seen before: Dhelmise. The Alolan creature will arrive at Pokemon Go for the first time and here are all the details you need to know.
Beloved Buddies event: Date & time
The Pokemon Go Beloved Buddies event will kick off on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will run until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.
This means players looking to register Dhelmise on their Pokedex, will have plenty of time to do so, while also enjoying exclusive event bonuses, wild encounters, raids, and more.
Event bonuses
The trainers who join the event will be able to enjoy the following bonuses:
- x2 XP for catching Pokemon.
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour.
- Lure Modules will attract different Pokemon during the event, such as Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.
- 500 Additional Stardust for catching the previously mentioned Pokemon.
Pokemon debuts
The Beloved Buddies event will feature plenty of interesting Pokemon, however, the main attraction will be the debut of Dhelmise.
It’s worth noting that the Ghost/Grass-type Pokemon from the Alola region will not spawn in the wild, but will appear in 3-Star Raid battles.
THE POKEMON COMPANYWild encounters
These are the Pokemon that will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
Pokemon marked with an ‘*’ can be encountered as Shiny.
- Nidoran (male)*
- Nidoran (female)*
- Diglett*
- Slowpoke*
- Shellder*
- Dunsparce*
- Remoraid*
- Mantine*
- Plusle*
- Minun*
- Volbeat*
- Illumise*
- Cutiefly*
- Fomantis*
Raids
The Raid battles will rotate for the Beloved Buddies event, featuring:
1-Star Raids
- Shellder*
- Dwebble*
- Skrelp*
3-Star Raids
- Slowbro*
- Hippowdon
- Dhelmise
5-Star Raids
Mega Raids
Field Research task
Some event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during the Beloved Buddies event and those who complete them will earn Stardust and encounters with Tandemaus.
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Catch 2 Pokemon | x200 Stadust |
| Win 1 Raid | x1500 Stadust |
| Trade 1 Pokemon | Tandemous encounter (382 CP) |
Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research tasks will be available during the event and players who complete them can get free Poffins and other Pokemon encounters.
Beloved Buddies (1/3)
- Catch 15 Pokemon: x5 Ultra Ball
- Spin 5 PokeStops or Gym Photo Discs: Remoraid encounter
- Explore 2km: Mantine encounter
Rewards: x1000 Stadust, x1000 XP
Team up with Candela or Investigate Arlo (2/3)
Candela’s path:
- Earn 10 Hearts with your Buddy: x500 Stadust
- Earn 1 Candy exploring with your Buddy: Luvdisc encounter
- Make 1 new friend: x2 Poffin
Rewards: x2000 XP, Dunsparce encounter
Arlo’s path:
- Catch 15 Pokemon: x500 Stardust
- Transfer 15 Pokemon: Cubone encounter
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts: x1 Rocket Radar
Rewards: x2000 XP, Shadow Diglett encounter
Team up with Candela or Investigate Arlo (3/3)
Candela’s path:
- Play with your Buddy 5 times: x10 Ultra Ball
- Send 3 Gifts to friends: x500 Stadust
- Trade 1 Pokemon: Shellder encounter
Rewards: x3000 XP, x2000 Stadust, Rapidash encounter
Arlo’s path:
- Catch 25 Pokemon: x10 Ultra Ball
- Transfer 15 Pokemon: x500 Stardust
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo: Slowpoke encounter
Rewards: x3000 XP, x2000 Stardust, Scizor encounter
Beloved Buddies Timed Research (Extra step)
- Claim reward: x2500 XP
Rewards: x2000 Stadust
Collection Challenges & PokeStop Showcases
As usual, event-themed Collection Challenges will also be available during the event, and the trainers who manage to complete the catch-focused Collection Challenges will be rewarded with more Stadust and Great Balls.
Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge #1
| POKEMON | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Cutiefly | x15 Great Ball |
| Fomantis | x3000 Stardust |
Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge #2
| POKEMON | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Shellder | x15 Great Ball |
| Slowpoke | x3000 Stardust |
Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge #3
| POKEMON | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Diglett | x15 Great Ball |
| Dunsparce | x3000 Stardust |
Additionally, there will be plenty of Showcases at different PokeStops where players will be able to enter event-themed Pokemon to get more rewards.
Pokemon Go Web Store
The Pokemon Go Web Store will feature special deals, including a 15% discount on a player’s first web store purchase of any item that costs $9.99 USD (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency).
That’s everything there is to know about the upcoming Beloved Buddies event in Pokemon Go. Stay up to date with other events like the Spotlight Hour schedule, the current Community Day, and all of the Raid Bosses and Shadow Raid bosses available.
