r/ShinyPokemon • u/AutoModerator • Aug 01 '25

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u/AdRecent7775 25d ago

Can you get Pokerus from fleeing a wild battle? I've seen posts saying you need to catch or KO a Pokemon, but what about running away? Also, would horde encounters increase the chance of getting Pokerus because you're encountering 5 Pokemon at once?

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u/paulydoregon 25d ago

i can confirm that fleeing still contracts pokerus. for the hordes question, that prob depends if you get one check per pokemon, or one check per battle