Assist
| Category | status |
|---|---|
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 20 (max 32) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Machines
Assist has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Attacks randomly with one of the partner’s moves. |
|---|---|
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | The user randomly picks and uses a move of an allied POKéMON. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Target
This move targets the user.
Stat Changes
Assist doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Uses a move from another Pokémon in the user's party, both selected at random. Moves from fainted Pokémon can be used. If there are no eligible Pokémon or moves, this move will fail. This move will not select assist, chatter, circle throw, copycat, counter, covet, destiny bond, detect, dig, dive, dragon tail, endure, feint, fly focus punch, follow me, helping hand, me first, metronome, mimic, mirror coat, mirror move, phantom force protect, quick guard, roar shadow force, sketch, sleep talk, snatch, struggle, switcheroo, thief, trick, whirlwind, or wide guard. This move cannot be copied by mirror move, nor selected by metronome or sleep talk.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Assist has the Cute contest type.
| Appeal | 1 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
The appeal's quality depends on its timing.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Makes the order of contestants random in the next turn.