Goldeen #0118
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Swift Swim - Ability 1 Water Veil - Ability 2 Lightning Rod - Hidden |
| Classification | The Goldfish Pokémon |
| National ID | #0118 |
| Regional ID | #0078 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 45 | 105—152 | |
| Attack | 67 | 64—130 | |
| Defense | 60 | 58—123 | |
| Sp. Attack | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Sp. Defense | 50 | 49—112 | |
| Speed | 63 | 61—126 | |
| Total | 320 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 2 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| 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% |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
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." | |
"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." | |
"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
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 5 | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 10 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 15 | 65 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 20 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 25 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 30 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 35 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| 40 | — | 100 | Water | Stat. | |
| 45 | 120 | 85 | Bug | Phys. | |
| 50 | 1 | 30 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 90 | 90 | Water | Phys. | |
| 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 130 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM003 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM013 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM014 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM017 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM018 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM032 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM042 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM044 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM045 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM058 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM075 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM082 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM084 | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| TM087 | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM090 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM095 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM099 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableWhat 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.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

