January is nearly over and it’s time for Pokémon GO players to start looking forward to next month’s big activities. February 2026 is scheduled to bring a very special community day event that highlights both Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix.
February 2026 Vulpix Community Day Date and Details
After a very exciting start to the year, the second Community Day of 2026 is going to put the spotlight on an iconic Gen 1 Fire-type and its Alolan variation. The February 2026 event is all about Vulpix and it will likely be a very popular one.
The Vulpix Community Day kicks off on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time and concludes on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
During the event, trainers can expect to enjoy the following bonuses:
- Increased Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix spawns
- 3× Catch XP
- 2× Catch Candy
- 2× Chance to get Candy XL from catching Pokémon
- 3 hour Incense (*) Lure icon 1 hour Lure Modules (Lures have a special mechanic during Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix Community Day) Trade icon Trades will require 50% less Stardust.)
- 1 additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.
Vulpix Shiny Odds and Ninetail Evolution Requirements
Players should have about a 5% (1 in 20) chance to get a Shiny Vulpix or Shiny Alolan Vulpix with each encounter during the February Community Day event window.
Once players encounter a Shiny Vulpix or a super high IV one that they would like to evolve, they’ll just need to make sure they have 50 Vulpix Candy ready for the evolution cost.
- Vulpix to Ninetales – 50 Vulpix Candy
- Alolan Vulpix to Alolan Ninetales – 50 Vulpix Candy
Vulpix Community Day Exclusive Moves
Trainers who evolve a Vulpix during the event window, or up to four hours afterwards, will get a Ninetales that knows Energy Ball. This is a pretty powerful move that should end up being quite useful in both Raid Battles and the GO Battle League.
Evolving an Alolan Vulpix in the required timeframe will give players an Alolan Ninetales equipped with Chilling Water. This move doesn’t hit quite as hard as Energy Ball, but it is more cost efficient.
Vulpix Community Day – All Special Research Tasks and Rewards
Vulpix Special Research (1 /3)
- Catch 3 Pokémon – Vulpix
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Vulpix
- Catch 7 Pokémon – Vulpix
- Make 7 Nice Throws – 20 Ultra Ball
- Make 5 Great Throws – 1 Star Piece
- Make 5 Curve Balls – 1 Incense
- Rewards – Vulpix, 50 Vulpix Candy, 50 Vulpix Candy XL
Vulpix Special Research (2/3)
- Catch 3 Pokémon – Alolan Vulpix
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Alolan Vulpix
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Alolan Vulpix
- Use 3 Berries to catch a Pokémon – 20 Ultra Ball
- Use 5 Berries to catch a Pokémon – 1 Charge TM
- Use 7 Berries to catch a Pokémon – 1 Silver Pinap Berry
- Rewards – Alolan Vulpix, 7500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candy
Vulpix Special Research (3/3)
- Catch 3 Pokémon – Vulpix
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Vulpix
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Vulpix
- Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms – 20 Ultra Ball
- Spin 4 PokéStops or Gyms – 1 Rocket Radar
- Explore 1km – 1 Premium Raid Pass
- Rewards – Vulpix, 10000 XP, 1 Rare XL Candy
That should be everything players need to know to dive into the February Community Day event and take full advantage of all the bonuses, features, and research opportunities.
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