Goldeen (Japanese: トサキント Tosakinto) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Seaking starting at level 33.
Biology
Goldeen is a white, fish-like Pokémon with orange markings on its tail, back, and fins. It has a thin dorsal fin and long pectoral fins. Its dorsal and pectoral fins are quite strong, allowing it to maintain a steady speed of five knots while swimming upstream. Goldeen's caudal fin is admired by many for its beauty as it billows very much like a ballroom dress. Its circular eyes are blue, and it has pink lips. On its forehead is a large horn, which is larger on the male than on the female.
It has a wild temperament, and will use its horn to smash its way to freedom if kept in an aquarium. Humans swimming near it must exercise caution lest Goldeen ram them. Goldeen is a very common sight in any body of fresh water, including ponds, lakes, and rivers. It can be seen swimming upstream in large schools during the breeding season in spring.
In the anime
Major appearances
Misty's Goldeen first appeared in Pokémon Emergency!.
Other
Another Goldeen appeared in Here Comes the Squirtle Squad. A Squirtle knocked Pikachu into a lake, which angered the Goldeen. It proceeded to attack Pikachu with a Horn Attack which severely injured it.
A group of Goldeen were used at a stall run by Jessie, James and Meowth in Historical Mystery Tour!.
Minor appearances
Goldeen also appeared in the banned episode EP035.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in The Misty Mermaid under the ownership of The Sensational Sisters. They reappeared in Cerulean Blues.
Multiple Goldeen were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Goldeen appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A Goldeen appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Two Goldeen appeared in The Joy of Water Pokémon. One was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank in the Pokémon Center near Lake Lucid while the other one was being treated by Nurse Joy due to having health problems.
Multiple Goldeen were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
A Goldeen was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle in Around the Whirlpool.
A giant Goldeen was one of the Pokémon living in Lake Slowpoke in Enlighten Up!
Juan has a Goldeen that appeared in The Great Eight Fate!.
Multiple Goldeen were owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
Multiple Goldeen made brief cameos in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Goldeen appeared in Up Close and Personable!.
A group of Goldeen appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
A Goldeen appeared at the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Going for the Gold!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in the picture in The Bonds of Evolution!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Goldeen appeared in an image/neon in Showcase, Debut!.
In the manga
Goldeen in Pokémon Battle Frontier
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Goldeen's debut appearance was in ''Breath of the Dragonair Part 1 where it was used by a trainer in a surfing contest, before the it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.
Misty has a Goldeen that was briefly used in Punching Poliwrath in the Yellow arc.
A Goldeen appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
Mitsuki's Goldeen was first seen battling alongside Enta's Vulpix.
In the TCG
- Main article: Goldeen (TCG)
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Goldeen will use Splash, having no effect on the battle.
When released from a Poké Ball, Goldeen will use Splash, having no effect on the battle.
Goldeen is also a Pokéfloat. It will appear from the bottom of the screen but quickly drop down to the bottom again, knocking out any character it hits.
Trophy information
These Water-types are often referred to as "water dancers," as their elegant fins make them incredible agile underwater. They can even travel upstream in rapids at a speed of five knots; of course, they're not quite as nimble on dry land. Goldeen's Horn Drill is so strong that it can KO an enemy with one strike if it connects.
Goldeen will sometimes be found in a Poké Ball and will use Splash when released. It still does nothing to affect the battle. On the official blog, Masahiro Sakurai commented that Goldeen appearing at the most critical of times is in keeping with Murphy's Law.[1]
Trophy Information
"A Goldfish Pokémon. In contrast to its elegant appearance, it has a wild temperament, and its attack with its horn is severe. Among the techniques it can master, Horn Drill is especially reliable. It evolves into Seaking, but if raised without evolving, it can learn the powerful Bug-type Megahorn. There are male and female Goldeen--the male's horn is longer."
Goldeen will sometimes appear from a Poké Ball or even a Master Ball. As in the previous games, it uses Splash when released, having no effect on the battle.
Trophy information
NA: This Water-type Pokémon sports a fancy horn on its head. An excellent swimmer, it can literally swim up waterfalls. In the world of Pokémon, this elegant Pokémon has a variety of effective moves in battle. In Smash Bros., however, all it can use is an ineffective Splash attack.
PAL: A Water-type Pokémon with a distinctive horn. Thanks to its powerful fins, Godeen can swim comfortably through the most torrential waters and even up waterfalls. It's known for both its strength and grace. That said, don't expect it to make a big splash in this game - just a little one when it uses Splash... It's super ineffective!
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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| Red(ENG)
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Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups.
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| Stadium
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Its beautiful tail fin billows and flutters like an elegant dress. Swims at a speed of five knots.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
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| Silver
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A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots.
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| Crystal
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During spawning season, they swim gracefully in the water, searching for their perfect mate.
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| Stadium 2
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Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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Goldeen is a very beautiful Pokémon with fins that billow elegantly in water. However, don't let your guard down around this Pokémon - it could ram you powerfully with its horn.
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| Sapphire
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Goldeen loves swimming wild and free in rivers and ponds. If one of these Pokémon is placed in an aquarium, it will shatter even the thickest glass with one ram of its horn and make its escape.
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| Emerald
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In the springtime, schools of Goldeen can be seen swimming up falls and rivers. It metes out staggering damage with its single horn.
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| FireRed
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Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots.
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| LeafGreen
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Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of "The Water Queen".
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen.
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| Pearl
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It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn.
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| Platinum
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Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn.
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| HeartGold
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Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
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| SoulSilver
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A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots per hour.
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| Generation V
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| Black
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Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn.
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| White
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| Black 2
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Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn.
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| Y
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Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
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| Omega Ruby
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Goldeen is a very beautiful Pokémon with fins that billow elegantly in water. However, don't let your guard down around this Pokémon—it could ram you powerfully with its horn.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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Goldeen loves swimming wild and free in rivers and ponds. If one of these Pokémon is placed in an aquarium, it will shatter even the thickest glass with one ram of its horn and make its escape.
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Game locations
| Generation I
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Blue
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Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Good Rod)
Routes 4*, 6, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
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| Blue (Japan)
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Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Good Rod)
Routes 4*, 6, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
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| Yellow
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Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, and Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 (Good Rod)
Routes 4*, 6, and 24, Cerulean City, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
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Silver
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Route 4, Cerulean City (surfing)
Dark Cave, Union Cave*, Slowpoke Well (fishing)
Routes 9, 10, 24, 25, and 42, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver* (surfing and fishing)
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| Crystal
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Route 4, Cerulean City (surfing)
Dark Cave, Union Cave*, Slowpoke Well (fishing)
Routes 9, 10, 24, 25, and 42, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver* (surfing and fishing)
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Sapphire
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| Emerald
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LeafGreen
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Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Ruin Valley, Cape Brink, Viridian City, Four Island, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave (Good Rod)
Fuchsia City, Berry Forest, Safari Zone (Old Rod or Good Rod)
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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Pearl
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| Routes 203, 204, 209, 212, and 214, Lake Acuity, Lake Verity, Twinleaf Town, Lake Valor, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring (Good Rod)
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| Platinum
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| Routes 203, 204, 208, 209, 212, 214, and 229, Lake Acuity, Celestic Town, Lake Verity, Twinleaf Town, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring (Good Rod)
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| HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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| Routes 4, 9, 10, 24, 25, and 42, Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver, Dark Cave, Cerulean City, Cerulean Cave, Tohjo Falls, Safari Zone
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| Generation VI
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Y
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| Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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| Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, 123, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Victory Road (Old Rod or Good Rod)
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In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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67
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64 - 130
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125 - 256
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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Total: 320
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Goldeen in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Goldeen in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Goldeen can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Goldeen cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Goldeen was originally known as "Goldy".
- Goldeen, as well as Seaking, has been in all Japan-centric regional Pokédexes.
- Goldeen's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 078.
- Goldeen and Seaking are the only two Pokémon that can learn Waterfall through level-up.
- This also makes them the only Pokémon to learn Waterfall in Generation I, before the move was an HM.
- Goldeen shares a fairly similar in-game cry to Caterpie, being only .07 seconds longer.
- Even though Goldeen uses Splash in all four Super Smash Bros. games, it has no way of learning the move in any Pokémon game.
- Goldeen's Pokémon SoulSilver Pokédex entry claims it can swim at "5 knots per hour." This is technically incorrect, as knots is already a measure of speed, not distance.
Origin
Goldeen is based on a goldfish. The horn part may be based on Matsya, an avatar that the Hindu god Vishnu assumed, which is sometimes depicted as a fish with a horn.
Name origin
Goldeen may be a combination of goldfish and queen.
Tosakinto is derived from とさきん tosakin, a kind of goldfish.
In other languages
| Language
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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トサキント Tosakinto
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From とさきん tosakin
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 French
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Poissirène
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From poisson and sirène, also, -rène is pronounced the same as reine
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 Spanish
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Goldeen
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Same as English name
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 German
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Goldini
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Similar to English name
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 Italian
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Goldeen
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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콘치 Konchi
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From English word cone and 치 chi
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 Mandarin Chinese
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角金魚 / 角金鱼 Jiǎojīnyú
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Literally "Horned goldfish"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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獨角金魚 Duhkgokgāmyùh
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Literally "One-horned goldfish"
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Goldeen images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
