February 3, 2025

Strengthen bonds and embrace harmony with the Beloved Buddies event!

Strengthen bonds and embrace harmony with the Beloved Buddies event!

Beloved Buddies

Tuesday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

  • 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
  • Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour.
  • Lure Modules will attract different Pokémon during the event, such as Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.
  • 500 Additional Stardust for catching the following Pokémon: Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Pokémon Debut

Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debuts in raids!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce.

Nidoran♀*
Nidoran♂*
Diglett*
Slowpoke*
Shellder*
Dunsparce*
Remoraid*
Mantine*
Plusle*
Minun*
Volbeat*
Illumise*
Cutiefly*
Fomantis*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Skrelp.

One-Star Raids
Shellder*
Dwebble*
Skrelp*

Three-Star Raids
Slowbro*
Hippowdon
Dhelmise

Five-Star Raids
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme)

Mega Raids
Mega Tyranitar*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with Tandemaus.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!

Complete the catch-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and Great Balls.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store

Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.

And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) or more!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team