Assist

Normal Type
Status

Randomly selects and uses one of the trainer’s other Pokémon’s moves.

Move Stats

Power
Accuracy
PP
20
Priority
0
Generation
Generation Iii
Target
User

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.

Flavor Text

Move descriptions from different games

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."

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."

Lets Go Pikachu Lets 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."

Additional Information

Status Effect
None
Category
Unique
00000

Contest Information

Contest Type
Cute
Super Contest Effect
Available

Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in contests

Effect Description

Randomly earns one, two, four, or eight points.

Flavor Text

"The appeal’s quality depends on its timing."

Appeal
1
0

Super Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in super contests

Flavor Text

"Makes the order of contestants random in the next turn."

Appeal
2