Goldeen Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Goldeen Pokemon Guide

Goldeen is a Water-type Pokemon known for its horn, elegant swimming and evolution into Seaking.

Normal Form

Goldeen

Shiny Form

Shiny Goldeen

Goldeen Description

Goldeen is a Water-type goldfish Pokemon that evolves into Seaking at Level 33.

Goldeen Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Goldeen, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Goldeen

National Dex

#0118

Type

Water

Species

Goldfish Pokemon

Height

2’00” / 0.6 m

Weight

33.1 lbs / 15.0 kg

Abilities

Swift Swim, Water Veil, Lightning Rod

Goldeen Stats

Goldeen has usable Attack and balanced early-stage stats.

Goldeen Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Goldeen uses a mix of STAB attacks, coverage and utility moves across Pokemon games.

Waterfall

Reliable physical Water-type damage.

Aqua Tail

A strong physical Water-type attack.

Surf

Consistent Water-type damage.

Megahorn

Powerful Bug-type coverage associated with Seaking.

Drill Run

Ground-type coverage with a high critical-hit chance.

Ice Beam

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Agility

Boosts Speed.

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack.

Goldeen All Moves

Goldeen can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Goldeen’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
5	Supersonic	Normal	Status	–	55
10	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
15	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100
20	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
25	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	–	–
30	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
35	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
40	Soak	Water	Status	–	100
45	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85
50	Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	–	30

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
TM	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Hail	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Acupressure	Normal	Status	–	–
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100
Scale Shot	Dragon	Physical	25	90

Goldeen Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Goldeen is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.

Type

Water

Weaknesses

Electric, Grass

Resistances

Steel, Fire, Water, Ice

Immunity

None

None

Goldeen Abilities

Goldeen’s abilities support rain speed, burn prevention or Electric redirection.

Goldeen Evolution

Goldeen evolves into Seaking at Level 33.

Stage 1

Goldeen

Starting form

Stage 2

Seaking

Evolves from Goldeen at Level 33

Where to Find Goldeen in Pokemon Games

Goldeen is commonly found by fishing or surfing in ponds, rivers and lakes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Red	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Blue	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Yellow	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Gold	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Silver	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Crystal	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Ruby	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Sapphire	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Emerald	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon FireRed	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Diamond	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Pearl	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Platinum	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon HeartGold	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Black	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon White	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Black 2	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon White 2	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon X	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Y	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Sun	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Moon	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Sword	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Shield	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Scarlet	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Violet	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Goldeen
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Catch by fishing, surfing or exploring freshwater areas.

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