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Community Day · August 16, 2026

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August 2026 Community Day: Nickit

Plan Nickit Community Day around boosted Stardust, Shiny hunting, Special Backgrounds, Candy XL, and evolving Thievul with Icy Wind.

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Why it matters

The event opportunity

Nickit receives boosted wild spawns and Shiny odds. Evolve it during the event or up to four hours afterward for a Thievul that knows Icy Wind.

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Bonuses

Nickit Community Day bonuses

  • 3× Catch Stardust
  • 2× Catch Candy and 2× Candy XL chance for Trainers level 31+
  • One additional Special Trade and 50% lower trade Stardust cost
  • Nickit may have its annual Community Day Special Background

Features

How this event works

  • Nickit appears much more frequently in the wild for three hours.
  • Evolving Nickit by 9:00 p.m. awards a Thievul that knows Icy Wind.
  • Selected evolution and trade bonuses continue after the main catch window.

Spawns

Wild Pokémon to look for

These Pokémon are listed as wild or rotating event encounters. Open one for its complete DexJourney guide.

NickitBoosted wild spawn#827

Research

Tasks, encounters, and deadlines

  • Event-themed Field Research provides additional Nickit encounters and rewards.
  • Community Day research can support Candy, encounter, and evolution goals.
Field ResearchAwaiting official details
Task
Exact tasks not yet published
Reward
Nickit encounters and event items

Possible Shinies

Shiny Pokémon worth checking

These featured Pokémon may be encountered as Shiny during the event. Boosted odds are identified when confirmed.

NickitBoosted wild chance#827

Featured Pokémon

What to catch, hatch, raid, or evolve

Open any Pokémon for evolution requirements, forms, costumes, search examples, and recommended battle movesets.

NickitFeatured Pokémon#827ThievulIcy Wind evolution#828

Strategy

A practical event plan

  1. Set Nickit as a search shortcut and make room before 2:00 p.m.
  2. Use Star Pieces during concentrated catching if Stardust is the main goal.
  3. Appraise before evolving and finish Icy Wind evolutions by 9:00 p.m.
  4. Save Great League, Ultra League, Shiny, XXL, XXS, and Special Background candidates separately.

Accuracy

Official source and update policy

DexJourney reviewed this guide on July 25, 2026 using the official Pokémon GO announcement. Times shown as “local time” follow the clock in the location where you are playing.

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Events and bonuses can change. Confirm the in-game Today view before spending tickets, premium items, or travel time.