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Obedience Guide and Badge Requirements

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Obedience with Gym Badges
High-level Pokemon will disobey your commands if you don't have enough Gym Badges. Read on to learn how to make Pokemon obey you in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV).

List of Contents

Obedience Level and Required Badges
What is Disobedience?
How to Make Pokemon Obey You
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Obedience Level and Required Badges

Number of Gym Badges	Maximum Level
1 Gym Badge	Lv. 25
2 Gym Badges	Lv. 30
3 Gym Badges	Lv. 35
4 Gym Badges	Lv. 40
5 Gym Badges	Lv. 45
6 Gym Badges	Lv. 50
7 Gym Badges	Lv. 55
8 Gym Badges	Pokemon of All Levels

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What is Disobedience?

Pokemon Will Not Follow Orders

Disobedient Pokemon will most likely ignore your orders and not move during a turn, or refuse to fight even during Auto-Battle mode. This will leave your Pokemon vulnerable, as they're unable to do anything against your opponents.

Obedient Pokemon Raised Will Stay Obedient

Pokemon that you've caught below the Level limit will always listen to you, even after they've been raised to exceed the level limit. As an example, even if you do not have a badge, a Pokemon you've caught below Lv. 25 will always listen to you, even after they exceed Level 25.

However, if you try to use Pokemon that were caught beyond the level limit, they are more likely to disobey you. Make sure that the Pokemon you catch do not exceed the maximum level allowed by your current number of badges. If you insist on catching them, you'll have to earn more badges before they obey.

How to Make Pokemon Obey You

Raise Obedience by Gaining Gym Badges

Progress Tracker - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

For high-leveled Pokemon to follow your battle commands, the number of gym badges that you have acquired must be high enough relative to the Pokemon's level.

You can acquire badges by defeating Gym Leaders in a Pokemon battle. The more badges you get, the higher the Obedience Levels of your Pokemon.

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Check Your Pokemon Obedience Level Through Your Trainer Profile

Pokemon Trainer Profile Card - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

To check up to what level your Pokemon will obey you, you can check the back of your Trainer Profile. To do this, press the - Button on your Switch, press the X Button, and select the Profile option. Once your profile comes out, press the A Button to check your Obedience Level.

List of Gym Badges and Effects

Check the list below to see all Gym Badges you need to raise your Obedience level. Remember, Obedience levels raise based on the number of Gym Badges you've obtained. It is not because you obtained a specific gym badge.

Gym Badges

Gym Badge	Gym Leader and Location
Bug Gym	Beat Katy: Cortondo Bug Gym Leader Guide
Grass Gym	Beat Brassius: Artazon Grass Gym Leader
Electric Gym	Beat Iono: Levincia Electric Gym Leader
Water Gym	Beat Kofu: Cascarrafa Water Gym Leader Guide
Normal Gym	Beat Larry: Medali Gym Leader
Ghost Gym	Beat Ryme: Montenevera Gym Leader
Psychic Gym	Beat Tulip: Alfornada Gym Leader
Ice Gym	Beat Grusha: Glaseado Gym Leader

Gym Leader Order, Map, and Levels

Badge Effects

No. of Badges	Badge Effect
1	・ Pokemon of Lv. 25 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 25 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes
2	・ Pokemon of Lv. 30 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 30 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes
3	・ Pokemon of Lv. 35 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 35 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes ・ 3-Star Tera Raid Battles Unlocked
4	・ Pokemon of Lv. 40 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 40 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes
5	・ Pokemon of Lv. 45 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 45 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes
6	・ Pokemon of Lv. 50 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 50 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes
7	・ Pokemon of Lv. 55 or lower that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to Lv. 55 are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes ・ 4-Star Tera Raid Battles Unlocked
8	・ Pokemon of all levels that you've caught who will not disobey your commands in battle. ・ Pokemon that are up to all levels are easier to catch ・ New Sandwich Recipes

Star and Titan Badges Don't Raise Obedience Levels

The Star and Titan Badges you can earn from the Starfall Street and Path of Legends storylines don't raise obedience levels but simply mark your progress. Don't mistake them for having the same effect as Gym Badges on your Obedience Level.

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Obedience Level and Required Badges

What is Disobedience?

Pokemon Will Not Follow Orders

Obedient Pokemon Raised Will Stay Obedient

How to Make Pokemon Obey You

Raise Obedience by Gaining Gym Badges

Check Your Pokemon Obedience Level Through Your Trainer Profile

List of Gym Badges and Effects

Gym Badges

Badge Effects

Star and Titan Badges Don't Raise Obedience Levels

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