Goldeen (Japanese: トサキント Tosakinto) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Seaking starting at level 33.
Biology
Goldeen is a white piscine Pokémon with orange markings. It has circular blue eyes with orange lids and prominent pink lips. On its forehead is a large horn, which is larger on a male than on a female. It has a small, wavy dorsal fin surrounded by an orange patch and long pectoral fins with orange markings at the bases. Goldeen's billowing tail fin is orange around the base and turns white toward the edges. Its tail is admired by many for its beauty and similarity to a ballroom dress.
Goldeen has a wild temperament and will use its horn to smash its way to freedom if kept in an aquarium. It competes with others of its kind to determine which has the strongest, thickest horn. Humans swimming near it must exercise caution lest Goldeen rams them. Goldeen is a very common sight in any body of fresh water, including ponds, lakes, and rivers. It can be seen swimming upstream in large schools during the breeding season in spring. Its strong fins allow it to maintain a steady speed of five knots while swimming upstream. It is known as the "Water Dancer" due to its elegant movements in the water. In Generation I, Waterfall was its signature move.
Evolution
Goldeen evolves into Seaking.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Goldeen is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
By leveling up
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Other sprites
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Misty's Goldeen
Goldeen debuted in Pokémon Emergency!, under the ownership of Misty. It wasn't seen very much throughout the series due to it being a water-bound species, flailing when displaced from it.
Other
In Here Comes the Squirtle Squad, a Squirtle knocked Pikachu into a lake, which angered a Goldeen living in it. It proceeded to attack Pikachu with a Horn Attack, which severely injured him.
In The Great Eight Fate!, a Goldeen was part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, multiple Goldeen were in a stall run by Team Rocket.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, Goh caught a Goldeen while fishing at the Resort Area. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Minor appearances
A Goldeen appeared in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, under the ownership of Lily.
A Goldeen appeared in a fantasy in the banned episode EP035.
The Sensational Sisters own multiple Goldeen, which first appeared in The Misty Mermaid. They reappeared in Cerulean Blues and in a fantasy in Alola, Alola!.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Goldeen were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Goldeen was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Goldeen appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A wild Goldeen appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Goldeen appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Goldeen participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Goldeen was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank in the Pokémon Center located near Lake Lucid. Another Goldeen was being personally treated by Nurse Joy due to health problems.
In Around the Whirlpool, a Goldeen was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.
In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, multiple Goldeen were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Enlighten Up!, a giant Goldeen was living in Lake Slowpoke.
In On Olden Pond, a Goldeen was living in the old lake.
A Goldeen appeared in Jessie's fantasy in Three Jynx and a Baby!.
A Coordinator's Goldeen appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, The Marina Group used multiple Goldeen for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
A Goldeen appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Up Close and Personable!, a Goldeen was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
In Strategy Begins at Home!, multiple Goldeen were living in a lake. Team Rocket spent a part of the episode trying to fish for one.
A Goldeen appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Goldeen were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Goldeen appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
A Goldeen appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
A Goldeen appeared in I Choose You!.
Multiple wild Goldeen appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one appearing in a photo taken by Rotom.
In Deceiving Appearances!, two Goldeen were silhouetted at Aether Paradise.
In Dewpider Ascending!, multiple Goldeen swam along the river.
A Goldeen appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!.
Four Goldeen appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
Three Goldeen appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared alongside Goh's in A Little Rocket R & R!.
In Healing the Healer!, a Goldeen was healed by a Suicune.
A Goldeen appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, two Goldeen briefly appeared in the seas around the Whirl Islands.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Main article: Misty's GoldeenA Goldeen appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.
Misty's Goldeen appears in The Grand Rhydon Plan.
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Misty's GoldeenGoldeen debuted in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.
Misty has a Goldeen that was briefly used in Punching Poliwrath.
A Goldeen appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Goldeen was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I.
The Battle Tower rented a Goldeen, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Mitsuki's Goldeen was first seen battling alongside Enta's Vulpix in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Shu caught a Goldeen in GDZ51.
In the TCG
Main article: Goldeen (TCG)Other appearances
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, knocking out 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 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]
Trophy information
"A Goldfish Pokémon. In contrast to its elegant appearance, it has a wild temperament, and its attack with its horn is severe. Among the techniques it can master, Horn Drill is especially reliable. It evolves into Seaking, but if raised without evolving, it can learn the powerful Bug-type Megahorn. There are male and female Goldeen--the male's horn is longer."
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Goldeen trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DSGoldeen will sometimes appear from a Poké Ball or even a Master Ball. As in the previous games, it uses Splash when released, having no effect on the battle.
Goldeen also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: This Water-type Pokémon sports a fancy horn on its head. An excellent swimmer, it can literally swim up waterfalls. In the world of Pokémon, this elegant Pokémon has a variety of effective moves in battle. In Smash Bros., however, all it can use is an ineffective Splash attack.
PAL: A Water-type Pokémon with a distinctive horn. Thanks to its powerful fins, Goldeen can swim comfortably through the most torrential waters and even up waterfalls. It's known for both its strength and grace. That said, don't expect it to make a big splash in this game - just a little one when it uses Splash... It's super ineffective!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Goldeen returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior as before.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Goldeen was originally known as "Goldy".
- Goldeen's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 078.
- Goldeen and its evolution were the only Pokémon that could learn Waterfall in Generation I, before the move was an HM.
- Goldeen shares a fairly similar in-game cry to Caterpie, being only .07 seconds longer.
- Even though Goldeen uses Splash in all five Super Smash Bros. games, as well as Pokémon Quest, it has no way of learning the move in any Pokémon game.
- Goldeen's Pokémon SoulSilver Pokédex entry claims it can swim at "5 knots per hour." This is technically incorrect, as a knot is already a measurement of distance over time (nautical miles per hour).
- Together with Magikarp, Rattata, Ninjask, Pichu, and Seedot, Goldeen is the easiest Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Ranger, with only one loop necessary.
Origin
Goldeen seems to be based on the Tosakin (curly fantail) breed of goldfish due to its flat tail and red-and-white scales. It might also be inspired by the Kōhaku variety of koi fish. Its billowing tail and prominent lips and eyelids give it a feminine appearance reminiscent of a queen wearing a dress and makeup. This royal theme may come from the Japanese word for goldfish which is 金魚 Kingyo. Its horn may be a reference to Matsya, a giant horned fish that is one of the avatars assumed by the Hindu deity Vishnu.
Name origin
Goldeen may be a combination of goldfish or golden and queen.
Tosakinto may be derived from 土佐金 tosakin (curly fantail goldfish), a distinctive breed of goldfish.
In other languages
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