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Pokémon GO: Dhelmise Debuts in Beloved Buddies Event

Author : Dylan Update : Feb 20,2025

The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, catching Dhelmise is exclusive to 3-Star Raids. This guide details everything you need to know about the event, including dates, times, and rewards.

Table of Contents

  • How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO
  • Dhelmise’s Weaknesses & Resistances
  • Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?
  • Beloved Buddies Dates & Times
  • Increased Wild Spawns During Beloved Buddies
  • Beloved Buddies Bonuses in Pokémon GO
  • Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies
  • Field Research Tasks
  • Collection Challenges
  • PokéStop Showcases

How to Get Dhelmise in Pokémon GO

Dhelmise from Pokemon GO, obtainable only from 3-Star Raids during Beloved Buddies

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Dhelmise is exclusively available by defeating it in 3-Star Raids 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% resistance), and Fighting and Normal-type moves (39% resistance).

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

No, Shiny Dhelmise is not currently available. A future event, possibly a Community Day, will likely introduce it.

Beloved Buddies Dates & Times

The Beloved Buddies event runs from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 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. Many of these have a chance to be Shiny, 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

Enamorus, Dhelmise, and Mega Tyranitar from Pokemon GO, appearing as Raid bosses during Beloved Buddies

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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; Mega Raids have a 1/128 chance, while Legendary Raids have a 1/20 chance.

Field Research Tasks & Collection Challenges & PokéStop Showcases

Details on Field Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and PokéStop Showcases will be updated as they are released.

This guide provides comprehensive information on the Beloved Buddies event. Remember to check for updates as the event progresses. Don't miss out on the opportunity to catch Dhelmise and enjoy the other event features!