Pokémon GO Dhelmise Debut, Event Details Unveiled

The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event introduces Dhelmise, alongside boosted wild spawns and exciting bonuses. However, acquiring Dhelmise is currently limited to a specific method. This guide details everything you need to know about Beloved Buddies, 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 is exclusively obtainable by defeating it as a 3-Star Raid Boss during the Beloved Buddies event.

Dhelmise's Weaknesses & Resistances

Dhelmise is a Grass/Ghost-type, vulnerable to Fire, Dark, Ice, Ghost, and Flying-type moves (160% damage). It resists Grass, Water, Electric, and Ground-type moves (63%), and Fighting and Normal-type moves (39%).

Can Dhelmise Be Shiny?

Currently, Shiny Dhelmise is unavailable in Pokémon GO. A future event, potentially a Community Day, is anticipated to introduce its Shiny variant.

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

Boosted 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

Bonuses include: Double Catch XP, 60-minute Lure Modules attracting event Pokémon (Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis), and 500 Stardust for each catch of the aforementioned Pokémon.

Raid Bosses During Beloved Buddies

Shiny raid boss encounter rates vary; Mega Raids have a 1/128 chance, while Legendary Raids offer 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 and how to obtain Dhelmise in Pokémon GO. Remember to check for updates as the event unfolds. For weekend gameplay, consult our Shadow Regirock raid guide for optimal strategies.