Pokemon GO: Complete Guide to Shiny-Boosted Buddies and How to Obtain Them

Pokémon GO consistently rolls out new limited-time events, providing an engaging live-service experience for players. Each Season introduces a distinct theme, shaping the featured Pokémon and event experiences—including debuts of new and shiny Pokémon, the return of rare specimens, and enhanced odds for encountering unique forms.

As part of the Dual Destiny Season, the Beloved Buddies event is making waves with the highly anticipated debut of the anchor-like Pokémon, Dhelmise. This event not only showcases Dhelmise but also highlights a variety of Water-type and sea-themed Pokémon, many of which have increased shiny rates, offering Trainers a greater opportunity to discover these alternate color variants. Below, we outline all the vital information regarding the Pokémon featured in the Beloved Buddies event that are benefiting from boosted shiny odds.

Enhanced Shiny Odds for Pokémon in Pokémon GO’s Beloved Buddies Event

The Beloved Buddies event is scheduled from February 11, 2025, at 10 AM local time to February 15, 2025, at 8 PM local time. Trainers can look forward to a variety of featured Pokémon appearing as wild spawns, Raid bosses, and in Field Research or Collection encounters throughout this period.

Among the featured Pokémon, shiny versions of select species will be available with boosted odds, enhancing the chance for Trainers to encounter these rare forms. The lucky Pokémon include shiny Diglett, shiny Dunsparce, and shiny Skrelp. Notably, players can evolve Diglett into shiny Dugtrio and Skrelp into shiny Dragalge, increasing the excitement for Trainers aiming to add these variants to their collections. Here’s a summary of how to encounter these boosted shiny Pokémon:

While shiny encounters are not guaranteed, the likelihood of finding them is significantly increased during this event. Utilizing Lures can amplify the spawn rate of Diglett and Dunsparce, providing even more opportunities for Trainers to hit the jackpot with one of these shiny variants.

Shiny Pokémon with Boosted Odds in Beloved Buddies

Pokémon	How to Obtain
Diglett	Wild encounters Lure module encounters
Dunsparce	Wild encounters Lure module encounters Research/Collection encounters
Scrap	Raid boss encounters