Why won't my Larvitar do as I say?

Question

It's level eleven and I beat roark..What gives?

Answer 1

You need the second badge so that Pokemon up to level 30 will obey. The "first badge affects Pokemon up to level 20" effect didn't take place until either Platinum or HG/SS.

Comments

NOOOOOOOO how am I going to beat gardenia?

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Why was this voted down?

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Go and find a starly and KO all her pokemon with aerial ace.