Can you claim the Squirtle in Yellow before defeating L.T Surge?

Question

I have a Max happiness and that rodent isn't delivering the monumental friendship speech to that officer.

Answer 1

No you can't.

You must defeat L.T Surge first and then go and talk to Officer Jenny.

Source.

Comments

"that rodent" XD

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I seem to call him "that rodent" after he lost to Misty. How hard is it to hit with Thundershock. Oh right, thanks. :D