Goldeen #0118


The Goldfish Pokémon


TypingWater
Abilities
Swift Swim - Ability 1
Water Veil - Ability 2
Lightning Rod - Hidden
ClassificationThe Goldfish Pokémon
National ID#0118
Regional ID#0078

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
GrassElectric
Resists x½
SteelFireWaterIce
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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Goldeen(goldeen) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP45
105—152
Attack67
64—130
Defense60
58—123
Sp. Attack35
36—95
Sp. Defense50
49—112
Speed63
61—126
Total320Calculated Stat Range
HP45Atk67Def60Spe63SpD50SpA35
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Water 2
Egg Cycles20
Egg Steps
5120 - Generations II, III, and VII
5100 - Generations IV
5140 - Generations V and VI
5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.20%
49.80%
Height0.6 m (2'0")
Weight15.0 kg (33.1 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
1 Attack
Base Exp. Yield64
Catch Rate225
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateMedium Fast
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

"Its dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the Water Dancer."

"Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots."

"It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen."

"It swims at a steady five knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn."

"When the weather grows warm, they form groups and swim upriver. This sight serves as a poetic reminder that spring has arrived."

"Spellbound by the length of its horn and the beauty of its fins, many strange Trainers raise Goldeen and nothing but Goldeen."

"Although known for their splendid tail fins, Goldeen apparently compete among themselves to see whose horn is thickest and sharpest."

"The way it swims along fluttering its dress-like fins has earned it the name “princess of the water.”"

"When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups."

"It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn."

"Its dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer."

"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."

"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."

"Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn."

"Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn."

"It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen."

"It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn."

"Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn."

"Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer."

"A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots per hour."

"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."

"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."

"Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots."

"Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of “The Water Queen.”"

"In the springtime, schools of GOLDEEN can be seen swimming up falls and rivers. It metes out staggering damage with its single horn."

"Its dorsal, pecto ral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer."

"A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots."

"During spawning season, they swim gracefully in the water, searching for their perfect mate."

"Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen."

"When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Goldeen via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
135100FlyingPhys.
1—100NormalStat.
5—55NormalStat.
1060100WaterSpec.
1565100NormalPhys.
20——PsychicStat.
25——WaterStat.
301100NormalPhys.
3580100WaterPhys.
40—100WaterStat.
4512085BugPhys.
50130NormalPhys.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Goldeen as Egg Moves in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
——NormalStat.
9090WaterPhys.
85100NormalPhys.
——IceStat.
11080WaterSpec.
5595GroundSpec.
20100GroundSpec.
65100PsychicSpec.
130100NormalPhys.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Goldeen via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM00360100WaterSpec.
TM007——IceStat.
TM01390100IceSpec.
TM01411070IceSpec.
TM017——NormalStat.
TM018——WaterStat.
TM032——NormalStat.
TM04270100NormalPhys.
TM044——PsychicStat.
TM045—100NormalStat.
TM04980100WaterSpec.
TM058——NormalStat.
TM075——NormalStat.
TM082——NormalStat.
TM08480100PoisonPhys.
TM087—85NormalStat.
TM090——NormalStat.
TM09590100WaterSpec.
TM09980100WaterPhys.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

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Blue

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Yellow

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Generation II

Gold

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Silver

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Crystal

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Generation III

Ruby

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Sapphire

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FireRed

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LeafGreen

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Emerald

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Generation IV

Diamond

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Pearl

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Platinum

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HeartGold

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SoulSilver

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Generation V

Black

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White

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Black 2

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White 2

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Generation VI

X

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Y

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Alpha Sapphire

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Omega Ruby

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Generation VII

Sun

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Moon

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Ultra Sun

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Ultra Moon

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Let's Go, Pikachu!

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Let's Go, Eevee!

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Generation VIII

Sword

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Shield

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The Isle of Armor (Sword)

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Brilliant Diamond

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Shining Pearl

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What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

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