Does Combee have to be in the battle to have a chance to gather Honey?

Question

I read that you have to have a battle for the honey gather ability to have a chance at working but I want to know if my Combees have to join the battle or just be in my group.

Answer 1

No, there's no need for the Pokemon with the ability to participate in battle in order to get Honey. It just needs to be in your party & not already holding an item.

It's just that, the higher the level, the higher the chance it'll have of getting Honey.

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