ThePokemon GOBeloved Buddies comprises different Research quests and Collection Challenges. Niantic is releasing Dhelmise as a 3-Star Raid Boss during the event. Completing the event-exclusive content rewards valuable items and Pokemon encounters.

you’re able to participate in thePokemon GOBeloved Buddies event fromTuesday, June 28, 2025, at 10 AM Local Timeand ends onSaturday, June 18, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time. The event runs for 5 days and brings a Field Research, a branched Timed Research, and 3 Collection Challenges. The Timed Research has 2 branches after the first step, each with an extra step with rewards. That said, this guide details the Beloved Buddies Research tasks, Collection Challenges, rewards, and more.

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Field Research

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies - All Field Research Tasks And Rewards

There are only 3 tasks in thePokemon GOBeloved Buddies Field Research quest. Completing the tasksrewards you with Stardustand a Tandemaus encounter.

Win a raid

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies Collection Challenges

Tandemaus Encounter

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies - All Timed Research Tasks And Rewards

Pokemon GOBeloved Buddies Timed Research is free of cost. The Timed Research quest branches after the first step, you’ll have to choose between Candela and Arlo. The tasks include earning hearts with Buddy Pokemon, spinning PokeStops,making a new in-game Friend, and more. Complete the tasks to farm Stardust, XP, and other valuable items.

Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms

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Explore 2 km

Team up with Candela

Earn 10 hearts with your buddy

Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy

Make a new friend

Play with your Buddy Pokemon5 times

Send 3 Gifts to friends

2500 XP

Team up with Arlo

Stardust ×2500

Pokemon GO Beloved Buddies - All Collection Challenge And Rewards

You can also participate in the Beloved Buddies Collection Challenges inPokemon GO. There are 3 Collection Challenges, each tasking you to get different Pokemon. Completing themrewards you with Great Ballsand Stardust.