Complete Guide to Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies: Research Tasks and Collection Challenges

The Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies event features a variety of Research quests and Collection Challenges. Notably, Niantic is introducing Dhelmise as a 3-Star Raid Boss during this period. Players can earn valuable rewards and Pokémon encounters by completing exclusive tasks.

This exciting event is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10 AM local time until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8 PM local time. Spanning 5 days, the event features Field Research tasks, a bifurcated Timed Research quest, and three Collection Challenges. The Timed Research task has two branches after the initial step, each offering additional tasks and rewards. This guide provides comprehensive details on the Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and the rewards connected to the Beloved Buddies event.

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies – Full Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Field Research

The Field Research component of the Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies event includes just three tasks, each rewarding players with Stardust and a Tandemaus encounter upon completion.

Field Research Task	Reward
Catch 2 Pokemon	Stardust ×200
Win a raid	Stardust ×1500
Trade a Pokemon	Tandemaus Encounter

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies – Full Timed Research Tasks and Rewards

The Timed Research portion of the event incurs no cost and allows players to choose between Candela or Arlo after the first step. Tasks include earning hearts with your Buddy Pokemon, spinning PokeStops, and making new in-game friends. Completing these tasks helps players gather valuable items such as Stardust and XP.

Step One – Beloved Buddies Timed Research

Timed Research Task	Reward
Catch 15 Pokemon	Ultra Ball ×5
Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms	Remoraid Encounter
Explore 2 km	Mantine Encounter
Completion Reward	Stardust ×1000 1000 XP

Team up with Candela

Step Two – Beloved Buddies Timed Research – Choose Candela

Timed Research Task	Reward
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy	Stardust ×500
Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy	Luvdisc Encounter
Make a new friend	Puffin ×2
Completion Reward	Dunsparce Encounter 2000 XP

Step Three – Beloved Buddies Timed Research – Choose Candela

Timed Research Task	Reward
Play with your Buddy Pokemon 5 times	Ultra Ball ×10
Send 3 Gifts to friends	Stardust ×500
Trade a Pokemon	Shellder Encounter
Completion Reward	3000 XP Stardust ×2000

Extra Step – Beloved Buddies Timed Research – Choose Candela

Timed Research Task	Reward
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Completion Reward	Stardust ×2500

Team up with Arlo

Step Two – Beloved Buddies Timed Research – Choose Arlo

Timed Research Task	Reward
Catch 15 Pokemon	Stardust ×500
Transfer 5 Pokemon	Cubone Encounter
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	Rocket Radar ×1
Completion Reward	Shadow Diglett Encounter 2000 XP

Step Three – Beloved Buddies Timed Research – Choose Arlo

Timed Research Task	Reward
Catch 25 Pokemon	Ultra Ball ×10
Transfer 15 Pokemon	Stardust ×500
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo	Slowpoke Encounter
Completion Reward	Scizor Encounter 3000 XP Stardust ×2000

Extra Step – Beloved Buddies Timed Research – Choose Arlo

Timed Research Task	Reward
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Completion Reward	Stardust ×2500

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies – Full Collection Challenges and Rewards

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Collection Challenges

In addition to Field Research, players can also engage in three Collection Challenges as part of the Beloved Buddies event in Pokemon GO. Each challenge requires players to catch specific Pokémon, with rewards including Great Balls and Stardust.

Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 1

Pokemon	How To Get
Cutiefly	Great Ball ×15 Stardust ×3000
Fomantis	Great Ball ×15 Stardust ×3000

Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 2

Pokemon	How To Get
Shellder	Great Ball ×15 Stardust ×3000
Slowpoke	Great Ball ×15 Stardust ×3000

Beloved Buddies Collection Challenge 3

Pokemon	Rewards
Diglett	Great Ball ×15 Stardust ×3000
Dunsparce	Great Ball ×15 Stardust ×3000

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