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Pokémon GO: Beloved Buddies Event – All Research Tasks & Collection Challenges
The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies event brings exciting Research quests, Collection Challenges, and the introduction of Dhelmise as a 3-Star Raid Boss. Players can complete event-specific tasks to earn valuable rewards, Pokémon encounters, Stardust, XP, and more.
Running from February 11, 2025 (10 AM local time) to February 15, 2025 (8 PM local time), this five-day event includes:
✔ Field Research tasks
✔ A branched Timed Research questline
✔ Three Collection Challenges
This guide covers everything you need to know about the Beloved Buddies Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and rewards.
Table of Contents
All Field Research Tasks & Rewards
The Beloved Buddies Field Research includes three simple tasks that grant Stardust and a Tandemaus encounter.
| Field Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 2 Pokémon | Stardust ×200 |
| Win a raid | Stardust ×1500 |
| Trade a Pokémon | Tandemaus Encounter |
These tasks are easy to complete and provide a quick boost in Stardust while offering a chance to catch Tandemaus, a Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
Beloved Buddies Timed Research – All Tasks & Rewards
The Timed Research questline is free and branches into two paths after Step 1, allowing players to choose between Team Valor’s Candela or Team GO Rocket’s Arlo.
Step 1 – Initial Tasks (Before Choosing a Path)
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Ultra Ball ×5 |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | Remoraid Encounter |
| Explore 2 km | Mantine Encounter |
✔ Completion Rewards: Stardust ×1000, 1000 XP
✔ Choose a Path: Candela or Arlo
Path 1 – Candela (Team Valor) Timed Research
Step 2 – Candela’s Path
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 10 hearts with your buddy | Stardust ×500 |
| Earn a Candy while exploring | Luvdisc Encounter |
| Make a new friend | Poffin ×2 |
✔ Completion Rewards: Dunsparce Encounter, 2000 XP
Step 3 – Candela’s Path
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Play with your Buddy Pokémon 5 times | Ultra Ball ×10 |
| Send 3 Gifts to friends | Stardust ×500 |
| Trade a Pokémon | Shellder Encounter |
✔ Completion Rewards: 3000 XP, Stardust ×2000
Step 4 – Candela’s Path (Final Step)
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Claim Reward! | 2500 XP |
✔ Completion Rewards: Stardust ×2500
Path 2 – Arlo (Team GO Rocket) Timed Research
Step 2 – Arlo’s Path
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Stardust ×500 |
| Transfer 5 Pokémon | Cubone Encounter |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Rocket Radar ×1 |
✔ Completion Rewards: Shadow Diglett Encounter, 2000 XP
Step 3 – Arlo’s Path
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Pokémon | Ultra Ball ×10 |
| Transfer 15 Pokémon | Stardust ×500 |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | Slowpoke Encounter |
✔ Completion Rewards: Scizor Encounter, 3000 XP, Stardust ×2000
Step 4 – Arlo’s Path (Final Step)
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Claim Reward! | 2500 XP |
✔ Completion Rewards: Stardust ×2500
All Collection Challenges & Rewards
The Beloved Buddies Collection Challenges task players with catching specific Pokémon during the event. Completing each challenge grants Great Balls and Stardust.
Collection Challenge 1
| Pokémon to Catch | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Cutiefly | Great Ball ×15 |
| Fomantis | Stardust ×3000 |
Collection Challenge 2
| Pokémon to Catch | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Shellder | Great Ball ×15 |
| Slowpoke | Stardust ×3000 |
Collection Challenge 3
| Pokémon to Catch | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Diglett | Great Ball ×15 |
| Dunsparce | Stardust ×3000 |
These Collection Challenges are straightforward and provide easy rewards, making them great for players of all levels.
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Final Thoughts
The Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon GO brings new challenges, exciting rewards, and a chance to catch rare Pokémon. Whether you choose Candela or Arlo’s path, completing these Research tasks and Collection Challenges will earn you Stardust, XP, and exclusive encounters.
✔ Complete Field Research for quick Stardust.
✔ Pick a Timed Research path for unique rewards.
✔ Finish Collection Challenges to stock up on Poké Balls and Stardust.
Make the most of this five-day event and catch ‘em all!
