🧬 What Is Pokérus? (Besides a Fancy Purple Border)

The "Good" Virus:

• 1.5x EXP boost (Math is fun when it helps you level up!)
• Purple border in starter selection (Flex on your friends!)
• Daily reset at 12AM UTC (For the sleep-deprived among us)

🔥 PRO TIP: If your Pokémon isn't rocking that purple border, are you even trying?

🎯 The Sacred Art of Virus Spreading

Infection Mechanics:

Every 10th wave:

• 1/10 chance per Pokémon
• Affects entire party
• Persistent throughout run
• Your social life: Still nonexistent

🧠 Galaxy Brain Strategies

The "Plague Inc." Method:

1. Start with infected starter

   • Pick Pokérus over stats (trust me)
   • Build team around carrier
   • Pretend you're playing a pandemic simulator

2. Wave Management:

   • Hit those 10-wave checkpoints
   • Keep party members alive
   • Watch that sweet, sweet virus spread

🎮 Maximum EXP Exploitation

The "I Love Biology" Setup:

Step 1: Pick Pokérus starter Step 2: Wait for spread Step 3: ??? Step 4: PROFIT!

Stack Those Multipliers:

1. Pokérus (1.5x)
2. Lucky Egg (1.5x)
3. EXP Share (1.5x)
4. Your sanity: Priceless

🎯 Daily Reset Strategies

The "Time Zone Exploiter" Method:

1. Check starters at 11:59 PM UTC
2. Wait for reset
3. Check new Pokérus carriers
4. Question your life choices

🤔 FAQ (Frequently Anxious Questions)

Q: Does Pokérus ever wear off? A: Nope! Unlike your motivation, this virus is forever!

Q: Can I spread it to wild Pokémon? A: Nice try, but no biological warfare allowed!

Q: Is it worth picking a weaker Pokémon with Pokérus? A: Does a Psyduck have a headache?

⚡ Quick Tips For The Virus Hunters

1. ALWAYS check daily resets
2. NEVER ignore Pokérus carriers
3. ALWAYS aim for 10-wave checkpoints
4. REMEMBER it's just a game (but also EXP GO BRRR)

🎮 Mode-Specific Strategies

Classic Mode:

Early Game: Spread that virus! Mid Game: Level up everything! Late Game: Flex on gym leaders!

Endless Mode:

Wave 1-100: Infect everything Wave 101+: Watch levels go brrr Your sanity: What sanity?

Remember, future epidemiologists: Even the greatest PokéRogue players started by ignoring Pokérus. We've all been there! Now get out there and spread some virtual viruses!

P.S. If anyone asks how you leveled up so fast, just say "efficient grinding." Works every time! 😉

P.P.S. No actual viruses were harmed in the making of this guide. (The same cannot be said for my sleep schedule)