What are the odds of getting the Pokérus?
The odds of getting the Pokérus are approximately 1 in 21,845, making it a very rare event, with the virus being caught when a Pokémon battles a wild Pokémon that holds the Pokérus. The Pokérus has a 3 in 65,536 chance of being generated on one of the player’s Pokémon after a battle, which is even rarer than encountering or hatching a Shiny Pokémon.
Understanding the Pokérus
The Pokérus is a beneficial virus that can be contracted by Pokémon, allowing them to gain EVs (Effort Values) twice as fast as before, which is a significant advantage in battles.
FAQs about the Pokérus
What is the probability of a wild Pokémon having Pokérus?
The probability of a wild Pokémon having Pokérus is approximately 1 in 21,178 to 1 in 21,845, or roughly 0.004651%.
Is Pokérus rarer than a Shiny Pokémon?
Yes, Pokérus is rarer than a Shiny Pokémon, with a lower probability of being encountered.
How long does Pokérus last?
Pokérus usually lasts for about one to four days before being cured by itself, but the Pokémon will still gain double the EVs in battle.
Can Pokérus be stored?
Yes, Pokérus can be stored by keeping an infected Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System (PC) at any Pokémon Center, where it will remain contagious until it is taken out for one to four days.
Is there a downside to Pokérus?
No, there are no negative side effects to contracting Pokérus, as it is a beneficial virus that only multiplies quickly and allows Pokémon to gain EVs twice as fast.
Can Pokérus be cured?
Pokérus can be “cured” by having the infected Pokémon in the party and letting the clock reset at midnight, but the Pokémon will still gain double EVs.
What happens when Pokérus is cured?
When Pokérus is cured, the Pokémon will no longer be contagious, but it will still gain double EVs from battles.
How do I get rid of Pokérus?
There is no way to remove Pokérus, but there is no need to, as it only provides benefits to the Pokémon.
What does the pink face mean in Pokémon Sword?
The pink face means that the Pokémon had Pokérus at one point and still gains the benefits from it, but can no longer spread it to other Pokémon.
How to get Pokérus without trading?
The only way to get Pokérus without trading is by catching a wild Pokémon that has it, which has a very low probability, or by getting infected from a friend who has an infected Pokémon.
Why was Pokérus removed?
Pokérus was likely removed from newer Pokémon games because it might hit too close to home for some people, especially since it is a positive thing in the games.
Is Pincurchin rare?
Yes, Pincurchin is an Ultra Rare card, with a low probability of being encountered.
Can my starter have Pokérus?
Yes, it is possible for a starter Pokémon to have Pokérus, especially if it is infected by a wild Pokémon or another infected Pokémon in the party.
What is EV in Pokémon?
EVs (Effort Values) are stats that Pokémon gain from defeating or catching specific Pokémon, allowing them to increase their overall strength and abilities.
How do I spread Pokérus to other Pokémon?
Pokérus can be spread to other Pokémon in the party by placing the infected Pokémon in the party and having it participate in battles, where it may spread to adjacent Pokémon.
Is Pokérus a glitch?
No, Pokérus is not a glitch, but rather a rare and beneficial virus that can be contracted by Pokémon, allowing them to gain EVs twice as fast as before.