Pokémon GO is gearing up for its February 2026 Community Day on Sunday, February 1, 2026, featuring the beloved Fox Pokémon—Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix. The event brings trainers together across 33 Indian cities for three hours of catching, trading, and exclusive bonuses from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
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Nationwide Meetups Across 33 Cities
Community Day meetups will take place at iconic locations including Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park, Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden, Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, Hyderabad’s Indira Park, Chennai’s Tower Park, Pune’s Sarasbaug, and dozens more venues spanning from Agartala to Visakhapatnam.
Featured Pokemon and Exclusive Moves
Both Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix will appear more frequently in the wild, with chances to encounter Shiny variants and special background versions. Evolution during the event unlocks exclusive charged attacks:
| Evolution | Exclusive Move | Evolution Window |
|---|---|---|
| Ninetales | Energy Ball | Event + 4 hours after |
| Alolan Ninetales | Chilling Water | Event + 4 hours after |
Event Bonuses and Rewards
Trainers can enjoy enhanced gameplay with these active bonuses during the three-hour event:
Active 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST:
- 3× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× Candy XL chance (Level 31+)
- 3-hour Incense duration
- Snapshot surprises
Extended until 9:00 PM IST:
- 1-hour Lure Modules
- One additional Special Trade (max 3 daily)
- 50% reduced Stardust for trades
Special Research Ticket
For ₹59, trainers can access exclusive Special Research featuring:
- Two Vulpix encounters with special backgrounds
- One Alolan Vulpix encounter with special background
- Additional encounters with both variants
- One Premium Battle Pass
- One Rare Candy XL
- Additional rewards
Gifting Feature: Purchase tickets for friends at Great Friends level or higher through the in-game shop. Note that tickets are non-refundable and this Special Research won’t include an in-game medal or story.
Event Safety and Updates
The Pokémon GO team reminds trainers to be aware of surroundings and follow local health guidelines. Events are subject to change, so follow official social media channels and enable push notifications for updates.
This Community Day offers the perfect opportunity to complete your Fox Pokémon collection, earn exclusive moves, and connect with fellow trainers across India’s vibrant Pokémon GO community.
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FAQs
When is Pokemon Go February 2026 Community Day?
Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST across 33 Indian cities.
What are the exclusive moves for Ninetales during this event?
Ninetales gets Energy Ball and Alolan Ninetales gets Chilling Water when evolved during event or 4 hours after.
