Pokmon Gos Beloved Buddies event celebrates bonded Pokmon and runs from Feb. 11-15. The event introduces Dhelmise to the game, where it can be caught for the first time.In addition to Dhelmises debut, there are a few bonuses that will be live for the duration of the event, including doubled XP for catching Pokmon, Lure Modules lasting for one hour (instead of 30 minutes), and bonus Stardust for catching Diglett, Slowpoke, Shellder, Dunsparce, Cutiefly, and Formantis.Notably, any newer players will want to use this event as an opportunity to catch Volbeat or Illumise (depending on their region). These are regional Pokmon, meaning theyre only usually available in specific areas. Usually you can only find one or the other near you, with the other only being available other regions, so take advantage of this opportunity while you can.We list out the other perks of the Pokmon Go Beloved Buddies event, including the Collection Challenge, spawns, boosted shinies, and more.Pokmon Go Beloved Buddies event Timed Research and rewardAs with some of the other events weve gotten during the Dual Destiny season, this Timed Research features a branched choice to pick between: Candela or Arlo? Your choice will largely depend on what Pokmon you may already have collected, as well as if you like Team Go Rocket encounters. This time around, the rewards actually vary outside of the encounters, though only very slightly.Check out our comprehensive explainer on which to pick between Candela or Arlo in our Beloved Buddies Timed Research guide.Pokmon Go Beloved Buddies event Collection ChallengesThe following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 1Catch a CutieflyCatch a FomantisReward: 15 Great Balls, 3,000 StardustBeloved Buddies Collection Challenge 2Catch a ShellderCatch a SlowpokeReward: 15 Great Balls, 3,000 StardustBeloved Buddies Collection Challenge 3Catch a DiglettCatch a DunsparceReward: 15 Great Balls, 3,000 StardustPokmon Go Beloved Buddies event Field Research and rewardsSpinning a PokStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:Catch 2 Pokmon (200 Stardust)Trade a Pokmon (Tandemaus encounter)Win a raid (1,500 Stardust)Pokmon Go Beloved Buddies event boosted spawnsThese Pokmon will spawn more frequently during the event period:Nidoran-FNidoran-MDiglett*SlowpokeShellderDunsparce*RemoraidMantinePlusleMinunVolbeatIllumiseCutieflyFomantis*There is an increased chance of finding this shiny in the wild as part of the event.Pokmon Go Beloved Buddies event raid targetsThe following changes to theraid schedulewill take place as part of the event:One-star raidsThree-star raidsShellderSlowbroDwebbleHippowdonSkrelp*Dhelmise*These Pokmon have an increased chance of being shiny when raided.