Goldeen (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Goldeen (disambiguation).

Goldeen トサキント Tosakinto #118
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Goldfish Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim or Water Veil Water Veil Blue-Striped ----- Lightningrod Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #118 Johto #078 Hoenn #050 Sinnoh #078 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-110 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 33.1 lbs. Imperial 15.0 kg Metric 33.1 lbs./15.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 225 (29.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 2 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 111 Battle Exp.: 1111*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Goldeen (Japanese: トサキント Tosakinto) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Seaking starting at level 33.

Biology

Physiology

Goldeen is a white fish Pokémon with orange markings on its tail, and fins along the top of its body. Goldeen's tail fin is admired by many for its beauty as it billows very much like a ballroom dress. It has a large horn on its forehead.

Gender differences

A male has a larger horn, while the female has a smaller horn.

Special abilities

Goldeen's large and dangerous horn is its main weapon. Although not known as an aggressive Pokémon, people swimming in waters that Goldeen are known to inhabit should be wary of being rammed.

Behavior

Goldeen can be seen swimming upstream in large schools during the breeding season in spring. Goldeen swims at a steady speed of five knots. They love to frolic and dance in bodies of water and dislike being kept in captivity. A Goldeen in an aquarium will use its powerful horn to smash its way to freedom.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Goldeen are a very common sight in any body of fresh water like ponds, lakes, rivers. It can be fished up in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Goldeen in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Goldeen

Misty's Goldeen first appeared in Pokémon Emergency!.

Minor appearances

A Goldeen appeared in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City under the ownership of Daisy.

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 giant Goldeen appeared in Enlighten Up!

Juan has a Goldeen that appeared in The Great Eight Fate!.

A Goldeen appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

A group of Goldeen appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

A group of Goldeen were used at a stall run by Jessie, James and Meowth in Historical Mystery Tour!.

A Goldeen appeared at the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In the TCG

Main article: Goldeen (TCG)

Other appearances

File:SSBB Goldeen.png

Goldeen in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Goldeen will use Splash, having no effect on the battle.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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, K.O.ing 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.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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]

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen. Blue Yellow When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups. Stadium Its beautiful tail fin billows and flutters like an elegant dress. Swims at a speed of five knots.
Generation II Gold Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer. Silver A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots. Crystal During spawning season, they swim gracefully in the water, searching for their perfect mate. Stadium 2 Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald In the springtime, schools of Goldeen can be seen swimming up falls and rivers. It metes out staggering damage with its single horn. FireRed Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots. LeafGreen Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of "The Water Queen".
Generation IV Diamond It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen. Pearl It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn. Platinum Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn. HeartGold Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer. SoulSilver A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots per hour.
Generation V Black Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, and Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 with Good Rod Routes 6, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, and Cinnabar Island with Super Rod Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, and Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 with Good Rod Cerulean City, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, and Routes 6 and 24 with Super Rod
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 4, 9 and 42 Crystal Common Routes 4, 9 and 42
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120, Petalburg City, Victory Road, Meteor Falls, Safari Zone Emerald Common Route 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, Meteor Falls, Safari Zone, and Victory Road FireRed LeafGreen Common Viridian City, Cerulean Cave, Two Island, Three Island, Four Island, Six Island, and Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Routes 203, 204, 209, 212, 214, Lake Acuity, Lake Verity, Twinleaf Town, Lake Valor, and Sendoff Spring (Good Rod) Platinum Uncommon Routes 203, 204, 209, 212, 214, Lake Acuity, Lake Verity, Twinleaf Town, Lake Valor, and Sendoff Spring (Good Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 9, 10, 24, 25, 42, Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver, Dark Cave, Cerulean City, Cerulean Cave, Tohjo Falls, Safari Zone Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker Blue Lake and Warm Beach
Generation V Black White Common Routes 3, 11, 14, Striaton City, Pinwheel Forest (inner), Lostlorn Forest, Abundant Shrine (Super Rod) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball	Viridian City Mt. Moon Cerulean City Cycling Road Fuchia City Seafoam Islands
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Lake (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Submarine Endless Level 13 Forever Level 13 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Waterfall Pond (1F-5F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Total: 320	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 11/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightningrod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Water Sport Water Status 0000— ——% 15 077 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 1111 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 1717 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2121 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 2727 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— ——% 20 3131 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 3737 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100100% 15 4141 Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000— ——% 5 4747 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 5151 Soak Water Status 0000— 100100% 20 5757 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
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

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
	Body Slam*	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Haze*	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
	Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100%	15
	Sleep Talk*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Goldeen in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
Dream WorldLv.10	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Goldeen can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Splash

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 118.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.9% Friend Area: Rub-a-Dub River Phrases 51%-100% HP Does this frilly outfit suit me? 26%-50% HP Oh, no, I have only half my HP left... 1%-25% HP I'm nearly finished... There's no power left. Help me... Level up Leveled up! My gorgeous looks also leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! My gorgeous looks also leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: None Loops: 1 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Goldeen can't be captured while it's in the water. Target it when it leaps out!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Goldeen  Water

Level 33 →

First Evolution Seaking  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Goldeen images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Goldeen was originally going to be called "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 is the same: 078. This makes it and its evolution family one of only five families of Pokémon (comprising twelve Pokémon altogether) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
• 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 has the same in-game cry as Caterpie.
• Even though Goldeen uses Splash in all 3 Super Smash Bros. games, it has no way of learning the move in any Pokémon game.

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's name may be a combination of goldfish and queen. Its Japanese name stems from とさきん tosakin, a kind of goldfish.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Goldini French Poissirène From poisson and sirène. Korean 콘치 Konchi Chinese (Taiwan) 角金魚 Jiǎo Jīn Yú "Horned goldfish". Chinese (Taiwan) 獨角金魚 Duk Gok Gam Jy "One-horned goldfish".

Related articles

• Misty's Goldeen

Notes

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