Hi there! I'm Professor Oak, and Pokémon are my life's work! I've dedicated my career to researching these fascinating creatures, and I'm always happy to share my knowledge. So you want to know about the mysterious Pokerus, eh? Well, let me tell you, it's a fascinating phenomenon!

Pokerus, short for Pokémon Virus, is an incredibly rare status condition that can affect your Pokémon. Now, before you panic, it's not a bad thing like a normal virus! In fact, it's quite the opposite! While it might sound alarming, Pokerus is actually highly beneficial to your Pokémon's growth and training.

Think of Pokerus as a secret training boost. When a Pokémon with Pokerus trains, their Effort Values (EVs) increase at double the normal rate. EVs are hidden values that determine how a Pokémon's stats grow. With Pokerus, your Pokémon will become stronger, faster, and more formidable in battle much quicker than usual.

Now, how do you catch this mysterious Pokerus, you ask? Well, it's a matter of chance, really. A Pokémon can contract Pokerus through battling an infected Pokémon. The chances are incredibly slim, about a 1 in 21,845 chance, even rarer than encountering a Shiny Pokémon!

Identifying a Pokémon with Pokerus can be tricky. You won't see any flashing lights or hear any special sounds. The most reliable way is to check your Pokémon's status screen. If your Pokémon has contracted Pokerus, you'll see a small pink symbol next to their status condition, along with the word "Pokerus." Another telltale sign is if a pink "PkRs" appears next to a Pokemon's name in your party menu after a battle.

Here's the interesting part: Pokerus is contagious, but only for a limited time. An infected Pokémon can spread the virus to other Pokémon in your party through battling, but the virus will eventually disappear from the infected Pokémon after a certain period of time or if you put the infected Pokémon in the PC.

Don't worry, though! While Pokerus might disappear from an infected Pokémon, the benefits remain. The Pokémon will continue to enjoy doubled EV gains even after they are no longer contagious.

So, there you have it! Pokerus is a rare and highly sought-after status condition that can significantly enhance your Pokémon's training. It's a testament to the incredible complexity and fascinating world of Pokémon. Keep catching those Pokémon and battling, and you might just get lucky!

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Pokerus, shortened to PKRS in the stats screen, is a very useful and VERY rare virus in the pokemon world. This virus will allow your Pokemon to gain Effort Values twice as fast as before. ... You can get pokerus by battling a wild pokemon that has the infection. The virus is about as rare as a Shiny Pokemon.read more >>