Nickit Community Day: Times, Shiny Odds & Best Moveset!
Pokémon Go August 2026 Community Day: Everything You Need to Know About Nickit!
Mark Your Calendar!
When: Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (your local time)
Bonus Hours: Event bonuses last until 9:00 PM local time!
What Is a Community Day? (ELI5 Explanation)
Think of Community Day like a big Pokémon block party! Once a month, Niantic (the game makers) picks one special Pokémon. For three hours, that Pokémon appears everywhere – like confetti at a parade! You get:
- Boosted shiny chances (sparkly, rare color versions)
- Better stats (stronger Pokémon)
- Special bonuses (extra candy, stardust, etc.)
- An exclusive move if you evolve it during the event
This month’s star: Nickit – the sneaky little fox Pokémon!
Meet Nickit & Thievul
| Pokémon | Type | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Nickit | Dark | Evolves into Thievul with 50 Nickit Candy |
| Thievul | Dark | Final evolution |
Nickit is a cute orange fox with a black mask. Thievul is its grown-up form – a clever, red fox with a fancy mustache!
How to Catch a Shiny Nickit
Pro Tip: This is the FIRST TIME EVER shiny Nickit appears in Pokémon Go!
What Does Shiny Nickit Look Like?
- Regular Nickit: Orange with black markings
- Shiny Nickit: Silver/white with blue ears, eye sockets, paws, and tail tip
- Shiny Thievul: Darker blue on its back instead of red
Steps to Find One:
- Open the game during event hours (2–5 PM local time)
- Tap every Nickit you see on the map
- Watch for the sparkle! A shiny has:
- A sparkle animation when it appears
- A shiny icon () next to its name
- Different colors (silver + blue instead of orange + black)
- Catch it! Use Pinap Berries for extra candy
Boost Your Odds: Use an Incense (lasts 3 hours during event!) to attract MORE Nickit to you. More encounters = better shiny chances!
Hunting for "Perfect" Nickit (100% IV / "Hundo")
What’s IV?
IV = Individual Values – hidden stats (Attack, Defense, HP) from 0–15 each.
15/15/15 = 100% perfect = "Hundo" (community slang for "hundred percent").
Why Care?
- Best for Master League battles
- Fills your 4-star Pokédex
- Strongest for raids
Target CP Values (If You’re Level 30+):
| Weather | Level | Perfect IV CP |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 30 | 612 CP |
| Foggy (boosts Dark types) | 35 | 663 CP |
Important: These numbers only work if you’re Trainer Level 30 or higher. Below level 30? The max CP will be lower.
How to Check:
- Catch a Nickit with CP 612 (normal) or 663 (foggy weather)
- Tap Appraise (bottom menu)
- Look for three red bars and three stars with a red stamp!
Exclusive Move: Icy Wind for Thievul!
How to Get It:
Evolve Nickit → Thievul during:
- Event hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Bonus window: Until 9:00 PM (4 hours after event ends)
Icy Wind Stats:
| Battle Type | Power | Energy Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Trainer Battles (PvP) | 60 | 45 |
| Gyms & Raids | 65 | 33 |
Why It’s Cool:
- Ice-type – great against Dragons (very common in Master League!)
- Guaranteed 20% Attack drop on opponent
- Legacy move – normally unavailable!
Strategy Tip: WAIT until the end of the day to evolve! Catch lots first, check IVs, then evolve your best Nickit.
Best Moveset for Thievul
Standard Recommendation (Great League):
| Slot | Move | Type | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast | Sucker Punch | Dark | Quick, high damage, STAB* |
| Charged 1 | Night Slash | Dark | Low energy, boosts your Attack sometimes! |
| Charged 2 | Play Rough | Fairy | Covers Fighting, Dragon, Dark |
* STAB = Same Type Attack Bonus** – 20% more damage when move matches Pokémon type!
With Icy Wind? You Have a Choice:
| Option | Replace | Best Against |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Night Slash + Play Rough | – | General use, Fighting types |
| Night Slash + Icy Wind | Play Rough | Dragons (Altaria, Garchomp), Flying |
| Play Rough + Icy Wind | Night Slash | Not recommended – lose Attack boost |
All Possible Moves:
Fast Moves:
- Snarl (Dark)
- Sucker Punch (Dark) ← Best
- Quick Attack (Normal)
Charged Moves:
- Night Slash (Dark) ← Best spam move
- Icy Wind (Ice) ← Event exclusive!
- Play Rough (Fairy)
All Event Bonuses at a Glance
During Event (2–5 PM):
- Massive Nickit spawns
- Boosted shiny rate
- Triple Catch Stardust
- Double Catch Candy
- Double XL Candy chance (Level 31+)
- Incense lasts 3 hours (not Daily Adventure Incense)
- Snapshot photobomb – Nickit appears in photos!
Extended Bonuses (2–9 PM):
- Lure Modules last 1 hour (put on PokéStops!)
- Lured Nickit = higher shiny chance + special background
- One extra Special Trade
- Trades cost 50% less Stardust
- Special Field Research (Stardust, Ultra Balls, Nickit encounters)
- Paid Special Research available
Your Community Day Game Plan
Before Event:
- [ ] Stock Pinap Berries (double candy!)
- [ ] Stock Ultra Balls
- [ ] Clear Pokémon storage (you’ll catch LOTS)
- [ ] Clear item bag space
- [ ] Buy Incense if needed (1 PokéCoin in shop usually)
During Event (2–5 PM):
- Use Incense immediately
- Put Lure Modules on nearby PokéStops
- Catch every Nickit – check for shiny sparkles!
- Use Pinap Berries on high CP/weather-boosted ones
- Complete Field Research for extra rewards
After Event (5–9 PM):
- Appraise all catches – sort by "4" (perfect) and "3" (high)
- Evolve your best Nickit → Thievul for Icy Wind
- Trade with friends – half Stardust cost!
- Transfer extras for more candy
Summary
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Star Pokémon | Nickit (Dark-type fox) |
| Event Date | August 16, 2026 |
| Event Time | 2–5 PM local (bonuses until 9 PM) |
| Shiny Debut? | YES – Silver with blue accents! |
| Perfect IV CP | 612 (L30) / 663 (L35 foggy) |
| Exclusive Move | Icy Wind (Ice, Charged) on Thievul |
| Evolve Window | 2 PM – 9 PM local time |
| Best Bonuses | 3× Stardust, 2× Candy, 2× XL Candy, ½ trade cost |
FAQ
Q: I’m only Level 20. Can I still get a perfect Nickit?
A: Yes! But the max CP will be lower than 612. Focus on catching during foggy weather for Level 35 spawns, and check appraisal for 3 red bars!
Q: Do I need to pay for the Special Research?
A: The paid research ($1-ish) gives extra rewards, but all main bonuses (shinies, IVs, move, bonuses) are FREE for everyone!
Q: What if I evolve Thievul after 9 PM?
A: It won’t learn Icy Wind. You’d need an Elite Charged TM (rare item) to teach it later. Set an alarm for 8:45 PM!
Q: Is Thievul actually good in battles?
A: It’s a Great League niche pick – fragile but hits hard with Sucker Punch + Night Slash spam. Icy Wind helps in Master League against Dragons. Not a meta king, but fun!
Q: Can I get shiny Thievul directly?
A: No – shiny Thievul only comes from evolving a shiny Nickit. So catch that shiny Nickit first!
Final Tips
Golden Rule: Play at your own pace! Whether you catch 10 or 100 Nickit, the goal is fun. Shiny hunting is random – you might get one in 5 taps or 500. That’s the game!
Community Day is social: Join local Discord/Facebook groups, trade with friends (half Stardust!), and share your shiny screenshots!
Good luck, Trainer! May your Nickit be shiny, your IVs be perfect, and your Icy Wind freeze the competition!
Article based on Eurogamer’s Pokémon Go August 2026 Community Day guide. Event details subject to change by Niantic.