Goldeen Evolution
Goldeen Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Prevents burns.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Goldeen Moves
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Goldeen Sprites
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.
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.
Goldeen's Japanese name is Tosakinto (トサキント). Here are all the official names for Goldeen across different languages:
Goldeen Breeding
How to Get Goldeen
Goldeen is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Goldeen in every game where it is available:
About Goldeen
Goldeen is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 320, Goldeen is classified as a Goldfish Pokémon and is part of the Goldeen → Seaking evolution line.
In competitive play, Goldeen is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swift Swim and Water Veil and Lightning Rod, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Goldeen is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Goldeen can learn 75 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.6m tall and weighing 15kg, Goldeen has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.