i started a new...just a simple new game. when i went to the stats of my starting pokemon, torchic, i saw a weird status condition that was purple and read: "PKRS"

i was like, 'ok maybe all pokemon have that and i didnt see it before'

but when i went to the pokemon center and healed my pkmn, the nurse said somthing about a virus/bacteria in my pokemon's system that effects it's abillities.

WHAT?!?!

here's the next worse thing. i got more pokemon... and it spread... it is contagious obviously.

so here's the deal: what is this 'poke'itis', can i get rid of it? more importantly, is it a good thing or a bad thing.

the condition only shows up in the stats page, not in battle. the pokemon can still get psn, brn, prz and stuff liek that... but it is ALWAYS THERE, even after consecuative pokecenter treatments.

true story, no lie.