Latest Pokémon GO Event Enhances Friendships

Get ready, Pokémon GO enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Beloved Buddies event is set to launch soon, bringing with it a host of exciting features, surprise debuts, and enticing bonuses. This event promises to deepen the connection between trainers and their Pokémon, and it's happening from February 11th to February 15th.

When Is the Beloved Buddies Event Kicking Off in Pokémon GO?

Mark your calendars for February 11th through February 15th. During this time, you can look forward to strengthening your bonds with your Pokémon companions. A highlight of the event is the debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, which you can catch and challenge in raids.

The event comes packed with bonuses to enhance your gameplay. Catching Pokémon during Beloved Buddies will earn you double XP, and Lure Modules will last for a full hour. These Lures will attract a diverse group of Pokémon, including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these will grant you an additional 500 Stardust per catch, making it a rewarding time to be out and about.

Keep an eye out for the wild Pokémon that will appear more frequently during the event. You'll have a better chance of encountering Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce, along with other species like Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raids are set to offer a variety of challenges, ranging from one-star to mega battles. One-star raids will feature Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp, with Skrelp boasting an increased shiny rate. Three-star raids will introduce you to Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the newly debuting Dhelmise. For those seeking a bigger challenge, five-star raids will feature Enamorus in its Incarnate Forme. Meanwhile, Mega Raids will showcase the formidable Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss out on the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO. Get the app from the Google Play Store and prepare to dive into this exciting event when it kicks off. And while you're at it, check out our coverage on the soft launch of Tetris Block Party on Android, featuring multiplayer challenges that add a new twist to the classic game.