Hello there, trainers! Professor Spruce here, ready to delve into the fascinating world of Pokémon with you. Today's topic is a particularly intriguing one: Pokérus. Let's unravel the mystery!

## Pokérus Explained: A Beneficial Virus

Pokérus, as the name suggests, is a rare virus that can infect your Pokémon. Now, before you panic, remember that in the Pokémon world, not all viruses are bad. In fact, Pokérus is incredibly beneficial to your team. Here's a breakdown:

### What does Pokérus do?

Simply put, Pokérus doubles the Effort Values (EVs) your Pokémon gain after battles. EVs, as you may know, are hidden stats that determine how a Pokémon's stats grow. By doubling EV gains, Pokérus essentially accelerates your Pokémon's training. This means your Pokémon will become stronger, faster!

### How do you get Pokérus?

Contracting Pokérus is a matter of sheer luck. There's a minuscule chance, about a 1 in 21,845 chance to be precise, that a wild Pokémon or another trainer's Pokémon you battle will infect yours with this beneficial virus.

### Identifying Pokérus

Identifying an infected Pokémon is easy. If one of your Pokémon contracts Pokérus, you'll see a pink "PkRs" status condition next to their name in their summary screen. Additionally, when you visit a Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy will excitedly inform you that your Pokémon has Pokérus.

### The Contagious Period

While Pokérus is a boon, it's not permanent. An infected Pokémon can spread the virus to other team members in your party for a limited time, typically 1 to 4 days in-game. After that, the Pokémon will no longer be contagious, but the beneficial effects remain.

### Post-Contagious Benefits

Even after the contagious period, the infected Pokémon continues to enjoy the doubled EV gains. This means you can continue training that Pokémon and reap the rewards of faster stat growth indefinitely.

### Spreading the Wealth

Before the contagious period ends, you can strategically spread Pokérus to other Pokémon in your party. Simply keep the infected Pokémon in your party alongside the Pokémon you want to infect. Engaging in battles will increase the likelihood of spreading Pokérus.

### A Rare and Valuable Asset

Pokérus is incredibly rare, making it a prized possession among trainers. Its ability to accelerate training can significantly impact your team's competitive edge, especially in high-level battles and tournaments.

## Pokérus in Pokémon Moon

In Pokémon Moon, as in other games in the series, Pokérus functions the same way. It doesn't offer any unique mechanics or benefits specific to the Alola region. The rarity and effects remain consistent, making it just as valuable to trainers exploring the sunny islands.

So, there you have it, trainers! That's Pokérus in a nutshell. This rare and beneficial virus can significantly enhance your training regimen, giving your Pokémon a competitive advantage. Keep an eye out for that telltale pink status, and if you're lucky enough to encounter it, spread the love (or virus, in this case) to your team! Happy training!

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Pokerus is a very useful and VERY rare virus in the Pokemon world. It's rare to get it in the wild, but it's easy to come by now that online trading is so easily accessible. This virus will allow Pokemon to gain Effort Values twice as fast as usual. ... The virus is about three times as rare as a Shiny Pokemon in the wild.read more >>