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'''Assist''' (Japanese: '''ねこのて''' ''Cat's Paw'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Prior to [[Generation IV]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Skitty}}.
'''Assist''' (Japanese: '''ねこのて''' ''Cat's Paw'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Prior to [[Generation IV]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Skitty}}.


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In a wild [[Double Battle]], a wild Pokémon that uses Assist can use a move the other wild Pokémon knows.  
In a wild [[Double Battle]], a wild Pokémon that uses Assist can use a move the other wild Pokémon knows.  


If powered up by a {{DL|Z-Crystal|Normalium Z}} into Z-Assist, it will turn the called move into its respective Z-Move.
If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Assist, it will turn the called move into its respective Z-Move.


Assist will not call itself or any of the following moves:
Assist will not call itself or any of the following moves:
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user randomly picks and uses a move of an allied <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user randomly picks and uses a move of an allied <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.}}
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==In other games==
==In other games==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In [[Generation III]], the status screen erroneously states that the move has 100% accuracy, even though it targets the user (thus it ignores accuracy and evasion checks). The move called by Assist still has to undergo accuracy and evasion checks as normal, however.
* The Japanese name for this move, ねこのて ''Neko no Te'' (Cat's Paw), is likely a reference to the saying 猫の手も借りたい ''neko no te mo karitai'', which translates to "''I would even like to borrow a cat's hands''" ("''I would even like a cat to assist me''"), which means "''I need all the help I can get"''. This is reflected by the way the move works, and that many feline Pokémon are capable of learning it.
* The Japanese name for this move, ねこのて ''Neko no Te'' (Cat's Paw), is likely a reference to the saying 猫の手も借りたい ''neko no te mo karitai'', which translates to "''I would even like to borrow a cat's hands''" ("''I would even like a cat to assist me''"), which means "''I need all the help I can get"''. This is reflected by the way the move works, and that many feline Pokémon are capable of learning it.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|zh_cmn=協助 ''{{tt|Xiézhù|Assist}}''
|zh_yue=借助 ''{{tt|Jejoh|Assist}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>協助 ''{{tt|Hipjoh|Assist}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_cmn=借助 ''{{tt|Jièzhù|Assist}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>協助 / 协助 ''{{tt|Xiézhù|Assist}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|nl=Bijstand
|nl=Bijstand
|fi=Avustus
|fi=Avustus

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Assist
ねこのて Cat's Paw
Assist VI.png
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Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  —
Accuracy  —%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
  • Does not make contact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
Affects the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation III
Condition  Cute
Appeal  1
Jam  0  
The appeal's quality depends on its timing.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Makes the order of contestants random in the next turn.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  1
Jamming  0  
Effectiveness varies depending on when it is used.

Assist (Japanese: ねこのて Cat's Paw) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation IV, it was the signature move of Skitty.

Effect

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Reason: Uncallable moves in Generation VII and Mystery Dungeon (if any)

Assist randomly selects one of the moves known by the user's party allies (including fainted Pokémon) and executes it. A move called up by Assist counts as the last move used. A Pokémon will be able to use a move that is disabled in its own moveset if called via Assist. If there are no moves that can be called in the party, the move will fail. In Generation V only, Assist can use moves known by unhatched Eggs in the party.

In a wild Double Battle, a wild Pokémon that uses Assist can use a move the other wild Pokémon knows.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Assist, it will turn the called move into its respective Z-Move.

Assist will not call itself or any of the following moves:

Description

Games Description
RSE Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
Colo.XD Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
FRLG The user randomly picks and uses a move of an allied Pokémon.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
SM The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy 19 18DP
22PtHGSS
22 22XY
31ORAS
31
0431 Glameow NormalIC Big.png Field Field 29 29 29 29
0432 Purugly NormalIC Big.png Field Field 29 29 29 29
0509 Purrloin DarkIC Big.png Field Field 6 6 6
0510 Liepard DarkIC Big.png Field Field 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Parent
Egg Groups
Egg Move
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
052A Meowth
Meowth
Alola Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0096 Drowzee PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0215 Sneasel DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field HGSS
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0390 Chimchar FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like HGSS
0677 Espurr PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field Pokémon Center Meowth
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Assist will call a move known by Pokémon on the floor, including the user, or itself. If Assist calls itself, the move fails.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Makes the user randomly use one move out of all the moves of the Pokémon on the floor.


In the anime

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Skitty A white orb appears on Skitty's front paw. Skitty then fires a random move known by the Trainer's team from the orb.
May's Skitty Game Winning Assist Debut


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In other generations

Core series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • In Generation III, the status screen erroneously states that the move has 100% accuracy, even though it targets the user (thus it ignores accuracy and evasion checks). The move called by Assist still has to undergo accuracy and evasion checks as normal, however.
  • The Japanese name for this move, ねこのて Neko no Te (Cat's Paw), is likely a reference to the saying 猫の手も借りたい neko no te mo karitai, which translates to "I would even like to borrow a cat's hands" ("I would even like a cat to assist me"), which means "I need all the help I can get". This is reflected by the way the move works, and that many feline Pokémon are capable of learning it.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 借助 Jejoh *
協助 Hipjoh *
Mandarin 借助 Jièzhù *
協助 / 协助 Xiézhù *
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Bijstand
Finland Flag.png Finnish Avustus
France Flag.png French Assistance
Germany Flag.png German Zuschuss
Greece Flag.png Greek Στήριξη
India Flag.png Hindi मदद Madad
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Tangan Kucing
Italy Flag.png Italian Assistente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 조수 Josu
Poland Flag.png Polish Asysta
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Auxílio
Assistência (TCG)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Assistência
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Asistencija
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Asistencia
Spain Flag.png Spain Ayuda
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Tay Mèo


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