Nickit Weakness in Pokémon GO: August 2026 Community Day Guide
Nickit Weakness in Pokémon GO: August 2026 Community Day Guide
Nickit Community Day is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Pokémon GO says Nickit will appear more frequently in the wild, and Trainers who evolve Nickit during the event or for four hours afterward can get a Thievul with Icy Wind. Read the official Community Day announcement.
This page addresses the type-chart question behind searches for “Nickit weakness.” Official event facts are kept separate from Type Matchup's standard-chart reading. It does not assume a Pokémon GO moveset, a best counter lineup, a Shiny rate, or a PvP ranking.
Official event facts vs. type-chart planning
Officially confirmed: Pokémon GO schedules the event for August 16, 2:00–5:00 p.m. local time. Nickit is the featured Pokémon and may be Shiny or have a Special Background if you are lucky. The official announcement also says the event evolution window gives Thievul Icy Wind, and names the event bonuses and research.
Type Matchup planning: Nickit is a Dark-type Pokémon. The matchup table below applies the standard type chart to that typing. Pokémon GO has its own type-effectiveness multipliers, battle formats, move pools, and damage calculations, so this is a type-only starting point—not a claim about a particular live battle.
What is Nickit weak to?
For a pure Dark-type Pokémon, the standard chart gives three attacking types to check first:
| Attacking type | Standard result against Dark | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting | 2× super effective | Fighting is super effective against Dark. |
| Bug | 2× super effective | Bug is super effective against Dark. |
| Fairy | 2× super effective | Fairy is super effective against Dark. |
| Dark | ½× effective | Dark resists Dark. |
| Ghost | ½× effective | Dark resists Ghost. |
| Psychic | Immune in the standard chart | Dark is immune to Psychic in the core games. Pokémon GO handles this differently. |
Start with Fighting, Bug, or Fairy when you only need the standard type-chart answer. Then check the actual moves and format before choosing an attacker in Pokémon GO. Use the Dark type guide for the full chart, or test a particular type pairing with the type matchup calculator.
What the official event says
Pokémon GO says that Nickit will appear more frequently in the wild during the three-hour Community Day. If you are lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Nickit or one with a Special Background. It also lists these event details:
- Evolve Nickit during the event or up to four hours after it ends for a Thievul with the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
- Catching Pokémon awards 3× Stardust and 2× Candy during the event window.
- Incense lasts three hours during the event, excluding Daily Adventure Incense.
- From 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, regular Lure Modules have a high chance to attract Nickit, and the additional Special Trade and 50% Stardust trade-cost bonuses apply.
The announcement does not state a guaranteed Shiny encounter, an individual-value outcome, a best raid counter, or a PvP ranking. Treat those as separate questions from the announced schedule and the standard chart.
A focused preparation checklist
- Confirm your local Community Day window: August 16, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
- If you want Icy Wind on Thievul, plan to evolve Nickit no later than four hours after the event ends.
- For a standard type-only matchup, check Fighting, Bug, and Fairy first.
- Use the Pokémon GO type chart alongside the team weakness calculator when planning a wider team.
Nickit weakness FAQ
When is Nickit Community Day in Pokémon GO?
Pokémon GO schedules it for Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
What is Nickit weak to by type?
Nickit is Dark-type. In the standard type chart, it is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Pokémon GO's live type multipliers, moves, and format affect practical battle results.
What attack can Thievul learn during Nickit Community Day?
The official announcement says Thievul can learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind when Nickit is evolved during the event or for up to four hours after it ends.
Does the official announcement name Nickit's best counters or Shiny odds?
No. It confirms the schedule, event features, bonuses, and evolution attack, but does not publish a counter ranking, a damage calculation, or a Shiny probability.