Helping Hand

Normal

Boosts the power of the ally's move by 50% this turn.

Technical data

Type
Normal
Category
status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Priority
5
Target
ally
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Amplifies a partner's damage, often securing key knockouts.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: blocks this priority move.

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Helping Hand good in VGC?

Amplifies a partner's damage, often securing key knockouts.

＋Is Helping Hand affected by Protect?

Yes, Helping Hand is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.