Pokerus, Ever gotten it? Options

[Crystal Talian]

Well, it seems to be stalking me lately . . . >_>

Thought I'd make a topic for people to dicuss Pokerus. If they've ever gotten it, what they did, if they even care~

I think my Pokemon have caught Pokerus three times.
The first was in the original Gold/Silver (probably Gold). I was young, so I don't think I really did anything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalatounge.gif)
Second time was in Diamond. Actually I've got a couple of Pokemon in the PC that probably still have it. Most of it went to waste since I wasn't really playing at the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif)
Finally, I just found out I had it on SoulSilver. I was playing, minding my own business, when Professor Elm calls me and starts babbling about Pokerus. After a moment of, "Why the heck are you calling me about that?" I checked my party, and saw that some of the had the little smilie face that means they've had and been cured of Pokerus. 0_o I didn't even know until after the fact . . .

I may have gotten Pokerus other times without remembering it. Not sure though.

And what about you guys? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalagrin.gif)

[Crystal Talian]

What is Pokerus? I am still a kind of Pokemon n00b.

Pokerus is a very rare 'illness' that your Pokemon can catch. I believe it boosts the number of EVs you earn in battles. EVs (effort values) are hidden values that help boost your Pokemon's stats and are earned anytime you knock out another Pokemon.

Here we go:
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokerus
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Effort_values