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Pokerus: Pokemon Training
Pokémon X and Y

Pokerus: Pokemon Training

Learn how to get and spread Pokerus, a beneficial condition in Pokémon X and Y that boosts EV gains. Discover how to manage and retain its effects.

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Learn how to get and spread Pokerus, a beneficial condition in Pokémon X and Y that boosts EV gains. Discover how to manage and retain its effects.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After a battle or escaping a battle, Pokerus can spread between adjacent Pokémon in your battle party, provided they aren’t immune to Pokerus.
  2. 2
    Pokémon will automatically become cured of Pokerus over time, indicated by a smiley face icon below their picture.
  3. 3
    Cured Pokémon will become immune to Pokerus but will retain all the benefits.
  4. 4
    To contain Pokerus, store Pokémon with it inside a PC, preventing the virus from spreading or disappearing.
  5. 5
    Later, you can withdraw your Pokémon and spread the virus at will.
Tips
  • Pokerus can spread between adjacent Pokémon in your battle party after battles.
  • Cured Pokémon are immune to Pokerus but keep its benefits.
  • Storing Pokémon with Pokerus in a PC prevents it from spreading or disappearing.

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