Assist is a Normal-type move with no power and perfect accuracy. Assist is a unique move that selects a random move known by one of the user's party members (excluding itself) and uses it as if it were its own. Moves that can't be called by Assist include distinct moves like Metronome, Transform, and Sketch. Because it relies on the moves of other Pokémon in the party, its effects can vary widely, making it a move that can introduce unpredictability and fun into battles. Players often use Assist for its versatility and the element of surprise it brings to the strategy.
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.
Short Effect: Randomly selects and uses one of the trainer's other Pokémon's moves.
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.