Goldeen (Pokémon)

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Goldeen トサキント Tosakinto #118
Artwork from FR/LG
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 -----	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— 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, fins and 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. Goldeen has a large horn on its forehead.

Gender differences

A 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 of Spring. Goldeen swims at a steady speed of five knots. Goldeen 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

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Water's-edge Pokémon

Goldeen are a very common sight in any water body.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Goldeen in the anime

Misty's Goldeen first appeared in Pokémon Emergency!.

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.

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

A Goldeen appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

In the TCG

Main article: Goldeen (TCG)

Other appearances

File:GoldeenBrawl.jpg

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 {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} 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, Routes 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Fuschia City, Seafoam Islands, and Cinnabar Island Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Routes 2 and 6, Cerulean City, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave
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 None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
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	End Lake (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	TM33 (Ice Punch) (trade from Generation I)

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.

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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TCG-only moves

• Splash

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 regional Pokédexes.
• Goldeen's number in the Sinnoh Dex and the Johto Dex is the same: 78. 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.
• Goldeen has the same in-game cry as Caterpie.
• In Generation II, Goldeen's sprites were pink. This was later fixed in Generation III.

Origin

It seems to be 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

• German: Goldini
• French: Poissirène - From poisson (fish) and sirène (siren).
• Korean: 콘치 Konchi

Related articles

• Misty's Goldeen

Notes

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