Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a specific Pokémon will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will be boosted. There are also other perks to Community Day – such as the featured Pokémon knowing at least one exclusive attack through evolution, increased duration for Lure Modules, Event Boxes, and more.
While Community Day is only one day a month (typically), Pokémon appearing in Community Days from January to November of the same calendar year will come back in December. The Community Day hosted in December is a two-day event where Community Day Pokémon from the same and previous year will return via Raids, Eggs, and increased spawns. So if you’re unable to partake in a specific Community Day, there’s always another chance to catch that Pokémon again (and its Shiny version)!
In addition to that, Community Days of old return with Community Day Classic! Debuting in January 2022, this spin-off event resembled Community Days from 2018, but with some additional event bonuses (namely photobomb encounters).
Please note that the Community Day events resemble ones from the first few years of this event. Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day, a “sub-event” which featured special Raid encounters with the Community Day featured Pokémon or its evolution, has been quietly removed (along with Community Day exclusive stickers). Sometimes additional Timed Research will be issued during or right after Community Day and will feature the Pokémon for that month’s Community Day, but it will vary by event.
When will Pokémon GO’s February 2026 Community Day take place?
February 2026’s Community Day will be happening on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.
What Pokémon is being showcased for February 2026‘s Community Day?
The Pokémon featured for this February 2026’s Community Day are Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix. You’ll find that Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will be appearing more frequently in the wild and, if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny one!
What is the exclusive attack for February 2026’s Community Day?
Evolve Vulpix into Ninetails (via 50 Vulpix Candies) and you’ll have a Ninetails that will know Energy Ball (Charged Attack).
Energy Ball’s attack stats are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 90 power + has a chance to decrease the opposing Pokémon’s defense
- Gyms and Raids: 90 power
Evolve Alolan Vulpix into Alolan Ninetails (via 50 Vulpix Candies) and you’ll have an Alolan Ninetails that will know Chilling Water (Charged Attack).
Chilling Water’s attack stats are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 60 power + has a chance to decrease the opposing Pokémon’s attack
- Gyms and Raids: 65 power
Notes:
- This attack can only be learned when Vulpix is evolved in Ninetails (via 50 Vulpix Candies) on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time.
- This attack can only be learned when Alolan Vulpix is evolved in Alolan Ninetails (via 50 Vulpix Candies) on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time.
Are there any bonuses for February 2026‘s Community Day?
Yes, the bonuses for Community Day are:
- 3× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours (Golden Lure Module excluded) (active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)
- Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will have an increased chance to be Shiny and may have a Special Background during these extended hours
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours (Daily Adventure Incense excluded)
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! (Vulpix or Alolan Vulpix photobomb spawn. Can be repeated up to 5 times.)
- Trades made will require 50% less Stardust (active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)
- One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day (active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time)
This Community Day overlaps with the Into the Depths and Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend events. The following bonuses might also be in effect:
- From the Into the Depths event:
- 3× XP from completing Routes
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Diglett and Shiny Yungoos
- If Paid Timed Research is purchased: 2× Hatch Candy
- From the Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend event:
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- 1/4 Adventuring distance to receive Max Particles
- For this bonus to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu. Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8× Max Particles from Power Spots
- If the Event Ticket (that includes a paid Timed Research) is purchased, the following bonuses will be in effect:
- 2× XP from Max Battles
- Increased Candy and Candy XL from five-star Max Battles
What is the Special Research Story for February 2026‘s Community Day?
The Community Day Special Research Story is a paid-for quest that costs US$1.99 OR US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). Tickets can be purchased in-game as well as via the Pokémon GO Web Store through a special bundle. This Special Research can be gifted to Friends who have a Friendship level of Great Friends and higher. (Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal and will not feature a story.)
A complete list of tasks and rewards for this Special Research Story will be added once the event is live.
- Step 1/3
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Catch 5 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Catch 10 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Make 7 Nice Throws
- Reward: 20 Ultra Balls
- Task: Make 5 Great Throws
- Reward: 1 Star Piece
- Task: Make 5 Curveball Throws
- Reward: 1 Incense
- Completion Rewards: ???* encounter (Special Background guaranteed), 50 Vulpix Candies, and 5 Vulpix XL Candies
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
- Step 2/3
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Catch 5 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Catch 10 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: 20 Ultra Balls
- Task: Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: 1 Charged TM
- Task: Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Reward: 3 Silver Pinap Berries
- Completion Rewards: ???* encounter (Special Background guaranteed), 7,500 Stardust, and 3 Rare Candies
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
- Step 3/3
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Catch 5 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Catch 10 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter
- Task: Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
- Reward: 20 Ultra Balls
- Task: Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
- Reward: 1 Rocket Radar
- Task: Explore 1 km
- Reward: 1 Premium Battle Pass
- Completion Rewards: ???* encounter (Special Background guaranteed), 10,000 XP, and 1 Rare Candy XL
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be any Field Research tasks for February 2026‘s Community Day?
For February 2026’s Community Day event, the following Field Research tasks may be available (based on previous Community Day events, guide will be updated once the event is live):
- Task: Catch 3 Vulpix or Alolan Vulpix
- Reward: ???* encounter OR 5 Great Balls OR 2 Ultra Balls OR 2 Pinap Berries OR 500 Stardust
- Task: Catch 50 Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)
- Task: Win a Five-Star or higher Raid
- Reward: ???* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)
- Task: Trade a Pokémon
- Reward: ???* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)
- Task: Complete a Party Challenge
- Reward: ???* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)
- Task: Catch 5 Pokémon while in a Party
- Reward: ???* encounter (Special Background encounter guaranteed)
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Will there be PokéStop Showcases during February 2026‘s Community Day?
Yes, PokéStop Showcases will be active during the event. The theme has yet to be announced. This guide will be updated once the PokéStop Showcase is live.
Are there any special Raids for February 2026‘s Community Day?
For February 2026’s Community Day, there will not be any special bonus Raid battles.
Are there any Event Bundles for February 2026‘s Community Day?
There will be some event bundles for sale via the in-game shop:
- Great Box (480 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Super Incubators, 1 Incense, and 1 Lure Module.
- Community Day Box (1,350 PokéCoins, purchase limit 1): 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 1 Elite Charged TM, and 5 Lucky Eggs.
There will also be a bundle for sale via the Pokémon GO Web Store:
- Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Community Day Ultra Ticket Box (USD$1.99): 1 Ticket (for the paid Community Day Special Research), 5 Ultra Balls, and 24 Reward Points.
Are there any special event-themed stickers for February 2026‘s Community Day?
No. There will not be any special stickers featuring the Pokémon spotlighted for this Community Day event.
Are there any other bonuses/tasks for February 2026‘s Community Day?
February 2026’s Community Day overlaps with the Into the Depths and Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend events. Bonuses for these events have been listed in this guide. More details can be found on their dedicated guide pages.
Also, Community Ambassador Activations will be happening in select cities. For a full list of available locations, you can check out the interactive map on the dedicated Community Day Map page. Interactive maps also include “Community Parks”, but these locations will not have any additional bonuses available.
- Community Ambassador Activations: Connect with local Community Ambassadors and their communities. Get a special Timed Research when checking in.
- Community Parks: This park may be a fun place to play with your local community while enjoying some fresh air.
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Written by Jennifer Burch
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