Assist 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 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| 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 · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · 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. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By breeding (2)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)