Pokémon GO‘s February 2026 Community Day takes place Sunday, February 1, featuring Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix with boosted spawn rates across 33 Indian cities. The three-hour event runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST with bonus XP, candy rewards, and exclusive moves.
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Event Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST |
| Featured Pokémon | Vulpix & Alolan Vulpix |
| Cities | 33 locations across India |
| Special Research | ₹59 (optional) |
| Evolution Moves | Energy Ball (Ninetales), Chilling Water (A-Ninetales) |
Featured Pokémon & Moves
Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will appear more frequently in the wild during the event. Lucky trainers might encounter shiny versions or Pokémon with special backgrounds.
Exclusive Evolution Moves:
- Evolve Vulpix during the event (or up to 4 hours after) to get Ninetales with Energy Ball (Charged Attack)
- Evolve Alolan Vulpix for Alolan Ninetales with Chilling Water (Charged Attack)
Event Bonuses
Active 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST:
- 3× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Candy for catches
- 2× Candy XL chance (Trainers level 31+)
- Incense lasts 3 hours (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
- Snapshot surprises during event
Active 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST:
- Lure Modules last 1 hour (attract featured Pokémon)
- One additional Special Trade (max 3 daily)
- 50% less Stardust for trades
Where to Play: 33 City Meetups
Community Day meetups will take place at designated locations including:
Major Cities:
- Bengaluru: Cubbon Park, Centro Mall, DB Mall, Orion Mall, Kemp Fort Mall (multiple locations)
- Mumbai: Shivaji Park, Horniman Circle Garden, Dockyard Road, Vardhaman Fantasy Park
- Delhi NCR: Lodhi Garden, Maharaja Agrasen Park, Eros One Mall, Sector 6 Park Dwarka (Delhi); Swarn Jayanti Park (Ghaziabad); Meghdootam Park (Noida)
- Hyderabad: Indira Park, Jayalaxmi Gardens, Shilparamam Village
- Kolkata: Salt Lake Stadium, Shapoorji Complex, Lions Safari Park, multiple parks
- Chennai: Tower Park Anna Nagar, SRM Tech Park
- Pune: Sarasbaug
- Ahmedabad: Narsinh Mehta Sarovar
And 20+ additional cities including Kochi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Mysore, Indore, Surat, and more.
Special Research (₹59)
Optional paid Special Research offers additional rewards:
- Two Vulpix encounters with special backgrounds
- One Alolan Vulpix encounter with special background
- Additional Vulpix/Alolan Vulpix encounters
- One Premium Battle Pass
- One Rare Candy XL
- More rewards
Tickets can be purchased or gifted to friends with Great Friends status or higher. Tickets are non-refundable and don’t include an in-game medal or story elements.
Tips for Trainers
Maximize Your Event:
- Arrive at meetup locations early to connect with local trainers
- Activate Incense at event start for 3-hour duration
- Save evolutions for during the event window (or within 4 hours after)
- Use the extended trade bonuses (2 PM – 9 PM) for special trades
- Take snapshots during the event for surprise encounters
Shiny Hunting: With increased spawn rates and 3× catch XP, this is an excellent opportunity to hunt shiny Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix while leveling up efficiently.
The extended trade bonuses give trainers six hours (versus the standard three-hour event window) to complete special trades at reduced Stardust costs—ideal for coordinating with friends after the event concludes.
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FAQs
Can I evolve Vulpix after the event ends and still get the exclusive move?
Yes, you have up to 4 hours after the event ends (until 9:00 PM IST) to evolve and receive the exclusive moves.
Do I need to buy the Special Research to participate in Community Day?
No, the Special Research is optional; all trainers can participate in the base event for free with boosted spawns and bonuses.
