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'''Schooling''' (Japanese: '''ぎょぐん''' ''School of Fish'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VII]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Wishiwashi}} and allows it to change [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|form]].  
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VII|When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IX|When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.}}
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'''Schooling''' (Japanese: '''ぎょぐん''' ''Schooling'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VII]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Wishiwashi}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
If Wishiwashi is level 20 or higher, at the start of battle or the end of a turn, if its HP is above 25% it will change into its School Form. At the end of the turn, if its HP is below 25%, it will change back to its Solo Form.
If Wishiwashi is [[level]] 20 or higher and its HP is above 25% when it is sent out or at the end of a turn, it will change into its School Form. At the end of a turn, if its HP is equal to 25% or below, it will change back to its Solo Form.


If a Pokémon {{m|Transform}}s or {{a|Imposter|impersonates}} a Wishiwashi, its copied Schooling will never activate. It'll transform into whichever form it's in currently, and stay in that form, regardless of its HP and level.
{{m|Gastro Acid}}, {{m|Worry Seed}}, and {{m|Simple Beam}} fail if the target has the Ability Schooling. {{m|Role Play}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, {{m|Entrainment}}, and {{m|Doodle}} fail if either Pokémon has Schooling. Schooling cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}. Schooling cannot be replaced by {{a|Mummy}} or {{a|Lingering Aroma}}, or suppressed by {{m|Core Enforcer}} or {{a|Neutralizing Gas}}. If a Pokémon other than Wishiwashi obtains Schooling with {{a|Imposter}} or {{m|Transform}}, the Pokémon will not change forms.
 
Schooling cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}} or affected by {{m|Worry Seed}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, {{m|Entrainment}}, or {{m|Gastro Acid}}.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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==Pokémon with Schooling==
==Pokémon with Schooling==
{{Ability/head|Water}}
{{Ability/head|Water}}
{{Ability/entry|746|Wishiwashi|Water|Water|Schooling|None|None|Solo Form}}
{{Ability/entry|0746|Wishiwashi|Water|Water|Schooling|None|None|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|Solo Form}}}}
{{Ability/entry|746Sc|Wishiwashi|Water|Water|Schooling|None|None|School Form}}
{{Ability/entry|0746|Wishiwashi|form=-School|Water|Water|Schooling|None|None|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form}}}}
{{Ability/foot|Water}}
{{Ability/foot|Water}}
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=water|exp=yes|gen=Wishiwashi calls upon other Wishiwashi and they combine into their School Form.|image1=Sun Quarter School Form.png|image1p=School Form Wishiwashi|image2=Sun Quarter Schooling.png|image2p=Solo Wishiwashi}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=746|pkmn=Wishiwashi|method=Wishiwashi's eyes moisten and begin to shine. The shining light attracts other Wishiwashi and they combine together into their School Form.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=water|user=Sun (Adventures)|user1=Sun's Quarter|startcode=PASM09|startname=True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill|notes=Debut}}
==Trivia==
* Schooling is the only Ability that requires a certain level to activate.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|it=Banco
|ko=어군 ''Eogun''
|ko=어군 ''Eogun''
|pt_br=Cardume
|ru=Косяк ''Kosyak''
|ru=Косяк ''Kosyak''
|pl=Ławica
|es=Banco
|es=Banco
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[[Category:Form-changing Abilities]]
[[Category:Form-changing Abilities]]
[[Category:Abilities that cannot be replaced]]
[[Category:Abilities that cannot be copied]]
[[Category:Abilities that cannot be suppressed]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate upon entering battle]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate at the end of the turn]]


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[[de:Fischschwarm]]
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[[fr:Banc (talent)]]
[[it:Banco (abilità)]]
[[it:Banco]]
[[ja:ぎょぐん]]
[[ja:ぎょぐん]]
[[zh:鱼群（特性）]]
[[zh:鱼群（特性）]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 6 January 2024

Schooling ぎょぐん
Schooling
Flavor text
Generation VII
When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.
Generation VIII
When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.
Generation IX
When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.

Schooling (Japanese: ぎょぐん Schooling) is an Ability introduced in Generation VII. It is the signature Ability of Wishiwashi.

Effect

In battle

If Wishiwashi is level 20 or higher and its HP is above 25% when it is sent out or at the end of a turn, it will change into its School Form. At the end of a turn, if its HP is equal to 25% or below, it will change back to its Solo Form.

Gastro Acid, Worry Seed, and Simple Beam fail if the target has the Ability Schooling. Role Play, Skill Swap, Entrainment, and Doodle fail if either Pokémon has Schooling. Schooling cannot be copied by Trace, Power of Alchemy, or Receiver. Schooling cannot be replaced by Mummy or Lingering Aroma, or suppressed by Core Enforcer or Neutralizing Gas. If a Pokémon other than Wishiwashi obtains Schooling with Imposter or Transform, the Pokémon will not change forms.

Outside of battle

Schooling has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Schooling

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0746 Wishiwashi Wishiwashi
Solo Form 		Water Water Schooling None None
0746 Wishiwashi Wishiwashi
School Form 		Water Water Schooling None None
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Trivia

  • Schooling is the only Ability that requires a certain level to activate.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 魚群 Yùhkwàhn
Mandarin 魚群 / 鱼群 Yúqún
France Flag.png French Banc
Germany Flag.png German Fischschwarm
Italy Flag.png Italian Banco
South Korea Flag.png Korean 어군 Eogun
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Cardume
Russia Flag.png Russian Косяк Kosyak
Spain Flag.png Spanish Banco


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