Pokémon GO February 2026 Community Day: Vulpix & Alolan Vulpix

Pokémon GO Announces February 2026 Community Day Featuring Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix

Pokémon GO trainers, mark your calendars! Niantic has officially confirmed a highly anticipated Community Day event scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time. The event will spotlight the fiery duo of Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix, promising a wealth of opportunities for players to bolster their teams and experience enhanced gameplay.

Did you know? – Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix are both Ice-type Pokémon, despite originating from different regions. Vulpix is from Kanto,while Alolan Vulpix is from the alola region.

Exclusive Moves and Evolutions

A key draw of the February Community Day is the chance to obtain exclusive moves for evolved Pokémon. Trainers who evolve Vulpix during the event window – or up to four hours afterward – will receive a Ninetales capable of unleashing the powerful charged attack, Energibola. Similarly, evolving an Alolan Vulpix will yield an Alolan Ninetales equipped with the formidable Cold Water attack. These moves are poised to be valuable assets in both player-versus-environment (PvE) and player-versus-player (PvP) battles.

Pro tip – Save your Rare Candies and Stardust before the event. The increased bonuses make this an ideal time to power up your newly evolved Ninetales and Alolan Ninetales.

Special Research and In-Game Bonuses

Niantic will also offer an exclusive Community Day Special Research storyline, available for purchase within the game. According to a company release,this research will provide additional rewards,including encounters with Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix,a Premium Battle Pass,and coveted Rare Candies++. Trainers will also have the ability to gift tickets to close friends, fostering a sense of community within the game.

Beyond the special research, a series of event bonuses will considerably enhance the Pokémon GO experience:

• 3× XP for capturing Pokémon.
• 2× Candies per capture.
• 2× chance to receive XL Candy for trainers level 31 or higher.
• Activated Incense will last 3 hours (excluding Daily Adventure Incense).
• Bait Modules will last 1 hour.
• Increased opportunities for special trades and a 50% reduction in stardust costs for trades.

These bonuses will remain active until 9:00 pm local time, extending the event’s benefits beyond the initial three-hour window.

Reader question – What strategies are trainers planning to use to maximize their XL Candy gains during this event? Share your thoughts!

Field Research and Event-Themed Quests

Trainers can also anticipate event-themed field research quests, offering rewards such as Star Poeira, Ultra balls, and additional encounters with the featured Pokémon. These quests will provide an additional layer of engagement and incentive for players to explore their surroundings.

A Festivity of Pokémon Variants

This Community Day is more than just a chance to catch rare Pokémon; it’s a celebration of the diverse and adorable variants within the Pokémon universe. “This event not only celebrates two adorable Pokémon variants, but it also gives trainers the chance to upgrade their teams and obtain unique Pokémon,” one anal