Assist (Pokémon Move)
Assist Effect
Effect
The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.
In-Depth Effect
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.
Assist Move Data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Introduced in | Generation 3 |
| Power Points (PP) | 20 |
| Base Power | |
| Accuracy | |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | User The user. |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Attacks randomly with one of the partner’s moves. |
| Emerald | Attacks randomly with one of the partner’s moves. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | The user randomly picks and uses a move of an allied POKéMON. |
| Diamond Pearl | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Platinum | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Black White | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| X Y | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Sun Moon | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon. |
| 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. |
Pokémon that Learn Assist by Leveling Up
Pokémon that Learn Assist by Breeding
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |