Pokémon GO February 2026 Events Kick Off With Vulpix Community Day

Pokémon GO is launching February with a Community Day centered on Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix, giving players a chance to catch the fire-type Pokémon and its Alola variant in increased numbers today from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. The event marks the beginning of a packed month that includes multiple special events, raid rotations, and limited-time research opportunities for trainers at all levels.

The Vulpix Community Day offers several bonuses to make catching easier and more rewarding. Players will earn triple experience points for catching Pokémon, double candy for each catch, and trainers at level 31 and above have twice the chance of receiving XL Candy from catches. Lure Modules activated during the event will last three hours instead of the standard duration, remaining active from 2 p.m. through 9 p.m. local time.

Background

Community Days have become a monthly tradition in Pokémon GO, drawing players together to hunt for specific Pokémon while earning exclusive bonuses. These events typically feature a single Pokémon or regional variant that appears far more frequently in the wild, along with the possibility of encountering shiny versions. The Community Day format encourages outdoor activity and social interaction among the player base.

February's focus on Vulpix connects to broader events happening throughout the month. Overlapping with today's Community Day are the Into the Depths event and the Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend, which means additional bonuses will be active simultaneously. These layered events create opportunities for players to maximize their rewards by participating in multiple activities at once.

Key Details

Special Research Tasks

Players who engage with the Community Day will encounter a three-step special research story with various tasks and rewards. The research requires trainers to catch Pokémon, make throws of different difficulty levels, and use berries to assist with catches. Completing each step provides encounters with Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Ninetales, or Alolan Ninetales, with chances to find shiny versions.

Step one tasks focus on catching Pokémon and making nice throws, rewarding ultra balls, a lucky egg, and incense. Completing this step grants an Alolan Vulpix encounter with a special background, 50 Vulpix candies, and 5 XL candies. Step two shifts emphasis to using berries and making great throws, offering charged technical machines and rare candies upon completion. The final step requires trainers to spin PokéStops or gyms and explore distance, culminating in rewards including a rare candy XL and 10,000 experience points.

PokéStop Showcases and Other Features

PokéStop Showcases will remain active during the Community Day with a unique twist. Rather than featuring the event's highlighted Pokémon, the showcase theme focuses on submitting the biggest Ho-Oh. This decision prioritizes the concurrent Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend event over typical Community Day showcase patterns.

"Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours, active from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time."

Upcoming February Events

Beyond today's Community Day, Pokémon GO has scheduled several major events for February. The Road to Kalos event runs from February 23 through 27, leading into the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos global event on February 28 and March 1. During the Road to Kalos period, different regions will be featured each day, with Kanto on February 23, Johto on February 24, Hoenn on February 25, Sinnoh on February 26, and Unova on February 27.

Each day features region-specific Pokémon in the wild and raids. Players will have opportunities to encounter starter Pokémon from each generation, including Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile from Johto, along with chances to find shiny versions. Raid bosses rotate daily, with legendary Pokémon like Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres appearing during Kanto day, and Dialga and Palkia featured during Sinnoh day.

Mega raids will cycle through different Pokémon throughout the month, beginning with Mega Aromatisse until February 4, followed by Mega Pidgeot from February 4 to 16, Mega Sablye from February 16 to 21, and Mega Absol from February 21 through March 4. Dynamax Pokémon will also rotate, with Whalebur on February 2, Growlithe on February 9, Machop from February 16 to 23, and Chansey from February 23 through March 4.

What This Means

The packed event schedule throughout February gives players multiple reasons to remain engaged with the game. Community Day participants can build their Vulpix collections while earning substantial rewards, while those interested in the upcoming Kalos tour can use the Road to Kalos event to prepare. The overlapping events mean trainers can maximize their time investment by participating in multiple activities during the same play sessions.

For casual players, the month offers flexibility. Those interested only in Community Day can enjoy a focused three-hour experience today. Players preparing for the Kalos tour have a week to gather region-specific Pokémon and experience points. Competitive trainers and completionists will find plenty of raid opportunities and special research tasks to pursue throughout February.

The variety in event types—from Community Days to special research to raid rotations—demonstrates how Pokémon GO continues to structure its calendar to appeal to different play styles and commitment levels. Whether players aim to catch shiny Pokémon, gather specific candies, or prepare for major tours, February provides avenues for all objectives.