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Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Community Day

Community Day
From Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 14:00 Until Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 17:00



*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.


Bonuses


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3× XP for catching Pokémon.

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2× Candy for catching Pokémon.

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2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.

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Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.

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Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!

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Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon.*

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One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*

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Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*


Featured Pokemon

Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will appear more frequently in the wild.*

*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one or one that has a Special Background!

Featured Attacks

Evolve Vulpix during the event or up to four hours afterwards to get a Ninetales that knows the Charged Attack Energy Ball.

Evolve Alolan Vulpix during the event or up to four hours afterwards to get an Alolan Ninetales that knows the Charged Attack Chilling Water.

Special Research -Paid

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Vulpix Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete this research for even more rewards, including the following.

  • Two encounters with Vulpix that have a Special Background
  • An encounter with an Alolan Vulpix that has a Special Background
  • Additional encounters with Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix
  • One Premium Battle Pass
  • One Rare Candy XL
Lure Module Bonus

From 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will have a very high chance of appearing at PokéStops with active regular Lure Modules.

Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix attracted to regular Lure Modules will still have an increased chance to be Shiny and may have a Special Background. That’s more chances to encounter the featured Pokémon even after the event hours!

Field Research

February Community Day–themed Field Research will be available!

Catch Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix to earn rewards such as Stardust, Ultra Balls, additional encounters with Vulpix or Alolan Vulpix, and more! You may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Vulpix or Alolan Vulpix that have a Special Background—if you’re lucky!

Ultra Box -Paid

The Community Day Ultra Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and five Ultra Balls!

Check it out soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

Timed Research -Ambassador program

Check in to a Community Ambassador event to get Timed Research that leads to additional encounters with Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix with a Special Background, as well as other premium item rewards!



About Community Day

Community Day is a monthly event where a specific Pokémon appears much more frequently in the wild for a few hours. Players can catch this Pokémon, hunt for Shinies, and enjoy bonuses such as increased XP or Stardust. The Pokémon often learns a unique move during the event.