| Category |
Status
|
|---|---|
| PP | 20 |
Assist is a Normal-type status move that 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.
| Gold / Silver / Crystal | Party POKéMON join in the attack. |
| Ruby / Sapphire / 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 / 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. |
| Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Assist is not a move available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. |
| Legends: Arceus | Assist is not a move available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Assist is not a move available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. |
