* Generation II and later: Traded Pokemon will listen if their original Trainers had enough Gym Badges (at least 2) to earn obedience from the Pokemon. For example, if you trade for a level 50 Pokemon that was first obtained at level 15 or below before being traded to you, it will listen to your orders. If, on the other hand, that same Pokemon was first caught at level 20 or above, then it will not listen to your orders until you earn your seventh Gym Badge.