There are 8 badges in each and every Pokemon region except for the Gold and Heart Gold versions/Silver and Soul Silver. (there are 16)
(if that wasnt known..)
8!
How many gym badges do you have? Certain gym badges allow Pokemon on different levels to listen to you. For example, the bolt badge allows Pokemon up to level 50 to obey you.
You need 3 badges to breed Pokemon.
in total 16 badges
There is only 8.
You need to have the right amount of Gym Badges
it depends on how many badges you have
8
8.
16, including all johto and kanto badges
8 badges
16 badges. 8 from Jhoto and 8 from Kanto.