Vulpix Pokemon GO Community Day (February 2026): All Bonuses, Features and More

Vulpix is the Pokemon that will be featured in the Pokemon GO February 2026 Community Day. This fire-type, cute, fox-like Pokemon was first introduced in the Generation 1 series of the Kanto region. Later, an ice-type version of it was seen in the Alola region. Vulpix and Ninetales were already a top tier Pokemon, and with the CD, they’ll become even better.

After a long wait, Ninetales will get its very first signature move, with a boosted shiny rate. This will be a perfect chance to get your hands on this rare Pokemon. Here’s all the information you need to know about the February 2026 Vulpix Pokemon GO Community Day.

Vulpix Pokemon GO Community Day Date and Time

The Vulpix Pokemon Go Community Day in February 2026 takes place over three hours. We have listed the start and the end times below.

• Start Date and Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2 PM Local Time
• End Date and Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 5 PM Local Time

After three hours of the Pokemon event, you can still evolve your Vulpix to get the exclusive move, but there won’t be any spawns.

Community Day Spawns and Shiny Rate

During the Pokemon GO February 2026 Community Day, there will be increased Vulpix spawns in the wild. The Vulpix you encounter may also have a special background. It is recommended that you stock up on Ultra and Great Balls to effortlessly catch all the spawning Pokemon without worrying about them breaking out.

Like any other Community Day, the shiny rate of Vulpix will be drastically increased to 1 in 25 (4%), instead of the standard shiny rate. Players can increase their chances of getting a shiny by encountering as many Pokemon as possible. Make sure to click on every Pokemon you find.

Vulpix Community Day Bonuses

During the Vulpix Pokemon GO Community Day, players can utilise the following bonuses during the event:

• Increased Vulpix Spawns
• 3x more XP for catching Pokemon
• 3-hour Incense duration (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
• 1-hour Lures duration (excluding Golden Lure Modules)
• 2× increased Catch Candy
• 2× increased chance to receive Candy XL from catching Pokemon
• One additional Special Trade can be made (max 3 for the day)
• Trades with Friends will require 50% less Stardust compared to normal days
• From 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, there is a very high chance of the featured Pokemon appearing at PokeStops with active regular Lure Modules
• Players can look out for Showcases at different PokeStops

To maximise on the bonuses, make sure that you use an Incense at the start of the event, with a Starpiece to get extra stardust gains. If you don’t have them, consider buying from the in-game store using PokeCoins. You can keep a fire-type or ice-type Mega Evolution in your party for extra candy bonuses.

Trade as many Pokemon as possible, including the ones you’ve saved, for a chance to get one with good stats. Don’t forget to complete your special trade by trading Shinies and Legendaries with friends.

Exclusive Move for Vulpix Community Day

Players can evolve Vulpix (Kanto and Alolan) during the event or up to four hours afterwards to get a Nintales that knows the following Charged Attack:

• Energy Ball (Grass-type Charged Attack): Kanto Ninetales
  • Trainer Battles: 90 power
  • Gyms and raids: 90 power
• Chilling Water (Water-type Charged Attack): Alolan Ninetales
  • Trainer Battles: 60 power and lowers the opposing Pokemon’s Attack by one stage
  • Gyms and raids: 65 power

Energy Ball and Chilling Water are great coverage moves to have on your Ninetales. We recommend that you get at least three Ninetales with the move, given they have a good IV.

Pokemon Go Vulpix Community Day Research Tasks and Rewards

Field Research Tasks and Rewards

You can obtain the following Field Research Tasks by spinning Poke Stops and completing them to get exclusive rewards.

• Catch 3 Vulpix– Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Great Ball ×5, Ultra Ball ×2, Pinap Berry ×2, or Stardust ×500
• Catch 5 Pokemon while in a Party – Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix encounter with a special background
• Catch 50 Pokemon– Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix encounter with a special background

Special Research Tasks and Rewards

During the Vulpix Community Day, you can buy an exclusive Special Research Ticket for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). You can buy the ticket or gift to your friends as well once they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher. Here’s a list of the tasks and rewards:

Step 1 – Vulpix Community Day Timed Research (1/3)

• Catch 3 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Catch 5 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Catch 10 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Make 7 Nice Throws: Ultra Ball ×20
• Make 5 Great Throws: Star Piece ×1
• Make 5 Curveball Throws: Incense ×1
• Completion Rewards: Vulpix Candy ×50, Vulpix Candy XL x5, Poké Ball ×5

Step 2 – Vulpix Community Day Timed Research (2/3)

• Catch 3 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Catch 5 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Catch 10 Pokémon: Ninetales
• Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Ultra Ball ×20
• Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Charged TM ×1
• Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Silver Pinap Berry ×3
• Completion Rewards: Vulpix ×1, Stardust ×7,500, Rare Candy ×3

Step 3 – Vulpix Community Day Timed Research (3/3)

• Catch 3 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Catch 5 Pokémon: Vulpix
• Catch 10 Pokémon: Alolan Ninetales
• Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms: Ultra Ball ×20
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms: Rocket Radar ×1
• Explore 1 km: Premium Battle Pass ×1
• Completion Rewards: Vulpix ×1, 10,000 XP, Rare Candy XL ×1

Community Days are one of the best events in Pokemon GO, where you can catch a lot of Pokemon with good stats, and their shiny versions. Mark the date of the Vulpix Community Day in your calendar, and make sure that you don’t miss out.