Beloved Buddies - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources

Strengthen bonds and embrace harmony with the Beloved Buddies event!

Bonuses

2× XP for catching Pokémon

Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour

500 Additional Stardust for catching the following Pokémon

Diglett
Slowpoke
Shellder
Dunsparce
Cutiefly
Fomantis

Lure Encounters

Lure Modules will attract different Pokémon during the event.

Diglett
Slowpoke
Shellder
Dunsparce
Cutiefly
Fomantis

Features

Pokémon Debut

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

Dhelmise

PokéStop Showcases

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

Spawns

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

Raids

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

Appearing in 1-Star Raids

Shellder
Dwebble
Skrelp

Appearing in 3-Star Raids

Slowbro
Hippowdon
Dhelmise

Appearing in 5-Star Raids

Enamorus (Incarnate)

Appearing in Mega Raids

Mega Tyranitar

Research

Field Research Tasks

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

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

Catch 2 Pokémon
REWARD

×200
Stardust ×200
Win a raid
REWARD

×1500
Stardust ×1500
Trade a Pokémon
REWARD
Tandemaus
Max CP
382
Min CP
350

Beloved Buddies Timed Research

Event-exclusive Branching Timed Research

Branching Timed Research will be available at no cost. Choose between Teaming up with Candela or Investigating Arlo for different rewards.

STEP

Beloved Buddies Timed Research (1/3)

Catch 15 Pokémon

×5

Ultra Ball ×5

Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms

Remoraid

Explore 2 km

Mantine

×1000

1000 XP

Team up with Candela

Choose this option to learn about forging strong bonds with Candela!

STEP

Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Choose Candela (2/3)

Earn 10 hearts with your buddy

×500

Stardust ×500

Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy

Luvdisc

Make a new friend

×2

Poffin ×2

Dunsparce

2000 XP

STEP

Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Choose Candela (3/3)

Play with your buddy 5 times

×10

Ultra Ball ×10

Send 3 Gifts to friends

×500

Stardust ×500

Trade a Pokémon

Shellder

Rapidash

3000 XP

×2000

STEP

★

Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Choose Candela (★/3)

Claim Reward!

×2500

2500 XP

×2500

There is an extra step at the end to claim additional rewards.

Investigate Arlo

Choose this option to take on Arlo and Team GO Rocket!

STEP

Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Choose Arlo (2/3)

Catch 15 Pokémon

×500

Stardust ×500

Transfer 5 Pokémon

Cubone

Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts

×1

Rocket Radar ×1

Shadow Diglett

2000 XP

STEP

Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Choose Arlo (3/3)

Catch 25 Pokémon

×10

Ultra Ball ×10

Transfer 15 Pokémon

×500

Stardust ×500

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo

Slowpoke

Scizor

3000 XP

×2000

STEP

★

Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Choose Arlo (★/3)

Claim Reward!

×2500

2500 XP

×2500

There is an extra step at the end to claim additional rewards.

Collection Challenge

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!

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

Cutiefly

Fomantis

×15

×3000

Shellder

Slowpoke

×15

×3000

Diglett

Dunsparce

×15

×3000

Shiny

Trainers will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Diglett, Shiny Dunsparce, and Shiny Skrelp during this event.

Shiny Diglet

Diglett
Dugtrio

Shiny Dunsparce

Dunsparce

Shiny Skrelp

Skrelp
Dragalge

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