does the frisk (move) work when the pokémon with this ability isn't in first place in the party?

[orbitcats]

i have a pokémon which has this move, but i want to know if it only works when the pokémon is the first in the party, thank you if you respond!!
sorry it is my first time using this forum, if this post is in the wrong place, you can tell me and i'll try to do something (i'm new)

Edited August 6, 2023 by orbitcats

[PinkWings]

Yes, it has to be the first in your party

otherwise you have to switch to it every time to get ability to activate

Edited August 6, 2023 by PinkWings

[MVPJamp]

u can use another mon as lead and then switch to the frisk mon if it show the ability theres a item to be stolen.