Goldeen • Generation IV Pokédex
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Goldeen

Goldeen's Type
Goldeen's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 118
- Galar #
- 146
- Armor #
- 94
- Crown #
- --
- Sinnoh #
- 78
Goldeen's Base Stats
- HP:
- 45
- Attack:
- 67
- Defense:
- 60
- Sp. Atk:
- 35
- Sp. Def:
- 50
- Speed:
- 63
- Total:
- 320
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 2'0" (0.6m)
- Weight:
- 33.1 lbs. (15 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 2
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Attack
- Base EXP:
- 64
- Catch Rate:
- 225
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Goldeen's Abilities
Here are what abilities Goldeen can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Swift Swim
- Doubles Goldeen's Speed while the weather is rainy.
- Water Veil
- Goldeen cannot be burned.
- Lightning Rod
- Draws in Electric moves to Goldeen, which prevents their damage and raises Goldeen's Special Attack by one stage.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Goldeen's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Goldeen's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Goldeen evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Goldeen's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂

Female ♀

Goldeen's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Goldeen can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Goldeen's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Goldeen's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Goldeen's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Goldeen is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Goldeen is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
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Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 200 | 231 | 263 | 294 | 45 |
Attack | 139 | 170 | 202 | 233 | 67 |
Defense | 125 | 156 | 188 | 219 | 60 |
Sp. Atk | 75 | 106 | 138 | 169 | 35 |
Sp. Def | 105 | 136 | 168 | 199 | 50 |
Speed | 131 | 162 | 194 | 225 | 63 |
Total | 320 |
Where to Find Goldeen
If you're looking for where to find Goldeen, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Goldeen in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Goldeen in the Wild
Galar Route 4
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Galar Route 6
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East Lake Axewell
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5% | 25% | 15% | 5% | 5% | -- | 15% | 55% | 10% |
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West Lake Axewell
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25% | 60% | 25% | 10% | 10% | -- | 5% | 25% | 25% |
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South Lake Miloch
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60% | 5% | 60% | 25% | 10% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 5% |
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North Lake Miloch
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-- | -- | 28% | 60% | -- | -- | -- | 25% | -- |
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Bridge Field
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55% | 40% | 45% | 30% | 25% | 20% | 10% | 35% | 40% |
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Giant's Cap
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50% |
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Forest of Focus
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40% |
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Pokédex Entries for Goldeen
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
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
Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
SoulSilver
A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots per hour.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
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 2 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen.
Yellow
When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups.