Everything you need to know about the event, all in one place. A lot of these pieces will be verified by the Silph Research Group, so throughout the post we'll use the formatting:

• Italics: Reports from comments or single Research Group report
• Bold: Multiple Research Group reports

Also note that (s) will be used for species whose shiny form is available, and (s?) for new shinies that we haven't seen yet.

This verification isn't meant to replace reports here, rather to provide an extra level of verification and depth to the event. Travelers are always welcome to join here and help out with data collection: https://discord.gg/WpAvRRsaRT

Have fun and stay safe this week!

https://pokemongolive.com/post/beloved-buddies-2025?hl=en

Event Date: Tue, Feb 11, 10am - Sat, Feb 15, 8pm local time

Bonuses

• 2x XP for Catching Pokémon
• Lure Modules last 1 hour and attract different Pokémon: Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, Fomantis
• 500 extra Stardust for catching the above Pokémon
• Debut of Dhelmise in Raids
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Diglett and Shiny Dunsparce in the wild
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Skrelp in raids
• Event-themed Showcases
  • Mon-Weds - Largest Ultra buddy

Boosted Spawns

Here's what is listed in the announcement. Anything else to report?

• Nidoran-f (s)
• Nidoran-m (s)
• Diglett (s)
• Slowpoke (s)
• Shellder (s)
• Dunsparce (s)
• Remoraid (s)
• Mantine (s)
• Plusle (s)
• Minun (s)
• Volbeat (s)
• Illumise (s)
• Cutiefly (s)
• Fomantis (s)

Field Research

Just looking for event tasks. You can find the full list here

Raid Bosses

You won't see any new bosses until 11:00am local time. Difficulty ratings

Beloved Buddies Timed Research

Stage 1

• Catch 15 Pokemon - 5x Ultra balls
• Spin 5 Pokestops or gyms - ??? encounter
• Explore 2km - Mantine (s)

Rewards: 1000 stardust, 1000XP

Pick a path: Candela or Arlo

Candela

Stage 2

• Earn 10 hearts with your buddy - 500 stardust
• Earn a candy with your buddy - Luvdisc (s) (Candela)
• Make a new friend - 2x Poffin

Rewards: Dunsparce (s), 2000XP

Stage 3

• Play with your buddy 5 times - 10x Ultra balls
• Send 3 gifts to friends - 500 stardust
• Trade a Pokemon - ??? encounter

Rewards: ??? encounter, 3000XP, 2000 stardust

Arlo

Stage 2

• Catch 15 Pokemon - 500 stardust
• Transfer 5 Pokemon - Cubone (s)
• Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket grunts - Rocket Radar

Rewards: ???, 2000XP

Stage 3

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Rewards:

Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 1

• Cutiefly
• Fomantis

Rewards: 15x Great balls, 3000 stardust

Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 2

• Shellder
• Slowpoke

Rewards: 15x Great balls, 3000 stardust

Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 3

• Diglett
• Dunsparce

Rewards: 15x Great balls, 3000 stardust