Helping Hand is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 3.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +5 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a battle. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
TM / HM
| Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | TM03 |
|---|---|
| Sword / Shield | TM41 |
| Scarlet / Violet · Scarlet: The Indigo Disk / Violet: The Indigo Disk | TM130 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (3)
By TM / HM (15)
Bulbasaur
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Squirtle
Pikachu
Oddish
Meowth
Mankey
Poliwag
Eevee
Mewtwo
Mew
Leafeon
SylveonBy move tutor (8)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)