Nickit Community Day has officially been announced for Pokémon GO, giving Trainers the chance to catch plenty of Nickit, hunt for Shiny Nickit, and evolve the Fox Pokémon into a Thievul that knows Icy Wind. The event also introduces Special Background Nickit, boosted Stardust rewards, Community Day-exclusive Special Research, and several bonuses that make it one of the best opportunities yet to stock up on Candy and Stardust.
Here’s everything you need to know about Nickit Community Day before it begins.
Nickit Community Day Date and Time
Nickit Community Day takes place on:
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time |
| Featured Pokémon | Nickit |
| Shiny Available | Yes |
| Special Background Available | Yes |
| Featured Move | Icy Wind |
During the three-hour event, Nickit will appear much more frequently in the wild, giving Trainers plenty of chances to collect Candy, hunt for a high-IV Pokémon, or search for a Shiny.
Can Nickit Be Shiny During Community Day?
Yes. Shiny Nickit will be available throughout Nickit Community Day, with the usual increased Community Day shiny rate.
In addition to shiny encounters, lucky Trainers may also find Nickit with a Special Background, making this one of the event’s biggest new rewards for collectors.
Featured Attack: Icy Wind Thievul
Evolve Nickit into Thievul during the event, or up to four hours after Community Day ends, to receive a Thievul that knows the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
This evolution window remains available until 9:00 p.m. local time, giving Trainers extra time after the main event to evolve their best Nickit.
| Pokémon | Exclusive Move |
|---|---|
| Thievul | Icy Wind (Charged Attack) |
Whether Icy Wind becomes part of Thievul’s strongest PvP moveset remains to be seen, but exclusive Community Day attacks often improve a Pokémon’s usefulness in Trainer Battles.
Nickit Community Day Bonuses
Several event bonuses will be active throughout Nickit Community Day, making it an excellent opportunity to earn Stardust and Candy while catching large numbers of Pokémon.
| Bonus | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch Stardust | 3× Stardust |
| Catch Candy | 2× Candy |
| Candy XL | 2× chance for Trainers level 31+ |
| Incense Duration | 3 hours |
| Surprise Snapshots | Available |
| Additional Special Trade | 1 extra (2 total) |
| Trade Cost | 50% less Stardust |
Some bonuses continue beyond the main three-hour event.
The following bonuses remain active until 9:00 p.m. local time:
- Regular Lure Modules
- Additional Special Trade
- 50% Stardust trade discount
How to Get Nickit with a Special Background
One of the standout features of Nickit Community Day is the introduction of Special Background Nickit.
These exclusive versions can be obtained in several different ways during the event.
| Method | Special Background Available? |
|---|---|
| Wild encounters | Yes, if you’re lucky |
| Regular Lure Modules | Yes, if you’re lucky |
| Community Day Special Research | Yes |
| Community Ambassador Timed Research | Yes |
| Field Research encounters | Yes, if you’re lucky |
Players attending an official Community Ambassador event can also unlock additional Timed Research featuring more Nickit encounters with a Special Background, giving active community members even more opportunities to collect these exclusive Pokémon.
Nickit Community Day Special Research
For US$1.99 (or your local currency equivalent), Trainers can purchase the Nickit Community Day Special Research ticket.
Completing the research rewards players with additional Nickit encounters and several premium items.
| Reward | Included |
|---|---|
| Nickit with Special Background | 3 |
| Additional Nickit encounters | Yes |
| Premium Battle Pass | 1 |
| Rare Candy XL | 1 |
Tickets can also be gifted to friends who have reached Great Friends or higher, although purchases remain non-refundable.
Community Day Field Research
Special Nickit Community Day Field Research will also be available throughout the event.
Completing Field Research tasks can reward Trainers with:
- Stardust
- Ultra Balls
- Additional Nickit encounters
- Nickit with a Special Background (if you’re lucky)
These research tasks provide another excellent way to collect high-IV Nickit while exploring throughout the afternoon.
Community Day Ultra Box
The Pokémon GO Web Store will also offer the Nickit Community Day Ultra Box.
For US$1.99, the bundle includes:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Community Day Special Research Ticket | 1 |
| Ultra Balls | 5 |
It’s a small bonus over purchasing the ticket by itself, particularly for Trainers planning to catch large numbers of Nickit.
Play with Your Local Community
As with previous Community Days, Niantic is encouraging Trainers to play together by using the Community Day map, Campfire, and Community Ambassador events.
Community Ambassador meetups can provide additional Timed Research featuring more Nickit encounters with Special Backgrounds, alongside extra premium item rewards. If there isn’t an official Community Ambassador nearby, Campfire can also help players locate local groups and popular parks where Trainers regularly gather during Community Day.
Nickit Community Day
Nickit Community Day arrives on Sunday, August 16, 2026, bringing increased Nickit spawns, the debut of Special Background Nickit, boosted Stardust rewards, and the opportunity to evolve Thievul with the exclusive Charged Attack Icy Wind. Whether you’re chasing a Shiny Nickit, building Candy for future evolutions, or collecting exclusive backgrounds, this Community Day offers plenty of reasons to head outside and take advantage of every bonus available.
