Pokemon Gois introducing yet another in-game event this week, theBeloved Buddies Event! In addition to different event-themed features and bonuses coming to the game during this event, Dhelmise will be making its Pokemon Go debut, available in-game for the first time.

The Beloved Buddies Event is taking place over the course of five days, activefrom Tuesday, June 13, 2025, at 10am local time to Saturday, Jun 10, 2025, at 8pm local time. Make the most of this new Pokemon Go event using our complete guide below, including all event details you need to know!

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Pokemon Go Debut: Dhelmise

Dhelmisewill be available in Pokemon Go for the first time during the Beloved Buddies Event. During this event, you will have the opportunity to encounter and catch Dhelmisethrough the successful completion of its new Three-Star Raid.

Event Bonuses

There will betwo active bonuses available to all playersthroughout this event. This includes:

Additionally, whenusing Lure Modules during this event, you will haveincreased odds of encountering Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Fomantis. Catching any of these six Pokemon will provide you with500 extra Stardust.

Glacial Lure Module, Mossy Lure Module, Magnetic Lure Module, Rainy Lure Module, Standard Lure Module.

Event Wild Encounter Pokemon

You will notice a change in the Pokemon appearing in the wild during this event,increasing the odds of specific event-themed spawning during the event window. Make sure to log-in and play during the Beloved Buddies Event for a chance to encounter and catching the following Pokemon.

You will haveincreased odds of encountering Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparceduring this event.

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Event Raid Pokemon

There will beseveral event-themed Pokemon found in Raidsduring this event, varying in difficulty. Each of these event Raid Pokemon are listed below with the type of Raid they will be found in.

Mega Tyranitar

Mega Raid

Skrelp encountered during this event will haveincreased odds of being Shiny.

Event Research

Field Research Tasks

Visit different PokeStopsduring this event to acquireEvent Field Research Tasks, only available during the days of this event. Completing these limited-time tasks will reward you with eitherStardust or Tandemaus encounters.

Collection Challenges

There will be multipleCollection Challengesavailable to complete during the Beloved Buddies Event. Catch different event-themed Pokemon to complete these Collection Challenges,rewarding you with Great Balls and Stardust.

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Professor Willow with Pikachu on his shoulder, with Mew and the Pokemon Go logo on the right.