Pokémon GO's Latest Event Strengthens Bonds

Pokémon GO's Beloved Buddies event: Double XP, Shiny Pokémon, and Dhelmise Debut!

Get ready for a heartwarming event in Pokémon GO! The Beloved Buddies event, focusing on strengthening your bond with your Pokémon, runs from February 11th to 15th. This event marks the highly anticipated debut of Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon, adding a new challenge to your raids.

Event Bonuses:

• Double XP: Catching Pokémon yields double the experience points!
• Extended Lures: Lure Modules last a full hour, attracting a variety of Pokémon including Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching these Pokémon also grants an extra 500 Stardust per catch.

Increased Wild Pokémon Encounters:

Prepare for boosted encounters with several Pokémon, including increased shiny rates for Diglett and Dunsparce. Expect to see Nidoran, Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Remoraid, Mantine, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Cutiefly, and Fomantis.

Raid Battles:

The event brings a diverse range of raid battles:

• One-star raids: Shellder, Dwebble, and Skrelp (with increased shiny rate).
• Three-star raids: Slowbro, Hippowdon, and the debuting Dhelmise.
• Five-star raids: Enamorus (Incarnate Forme).
• Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store and strengthen your bonds with your Pokémon companions. And while you're at it, check out our coverage of the new multiplayer game, Tetris Block Party!