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National No. 118

Goldeen

Goldfish Pokémon

Water
Generation I
0.6 m Size
15 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0118
Goldeen

Description

Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Ability 2

Water Veil

Prevents burns.

Hidden Ability

Lightning Rod

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.6 m / 1'97"
Weight 15 kg / 33.07 lbs
Color Red
Body
Fish Pokémon with fins
Habitat
water's edge
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 64
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 2
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 225
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 39.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 54.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 67.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Goldeen
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Goldeen
French Poissirène
German Goldini
Spanish Goldeen
Italian Goldeen
Japanese トサキント Tosakinto
Korean 콘치 Konchi
Chinese 角金魚 / 角金鱼 Duhkgokgām'yùh · Jiǎojīnyú

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.

34 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Mystic Water
Mystic Water
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Goldeen
Goldeen
Nº118
Seaking
Seaking
Nº119 Goldeen · Lv. 33

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Goldeen

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
45
-
105 - 152
200 - 294
Attack
67
+1 EV
64 - 130
125 - 256
Defense
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Sp Attack.
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Defense Esp.
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Speed
63
-
61 - 126
117 - 247
Total
320
+1 EV
-
-
Life
45
Lv 50: 105 - 152 Lv 100: 200 - 294
At. +1 EV
67
Lv 50: 64 - 130 Lv 100: 125 - 256
Df.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
At. Esp.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
Df. Esp.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Vel.
63
Lv 50: 61 - 126 Lv 100: 117 - 247
Total +1 EV
320

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Peck No.64 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 35
Hit 100%
Tail Whip No.39 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Supersonic No.48 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 55%
Horn Attack No.30 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Fury Attack No.31 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Waterfall No.127 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Horn Drill No.32 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Flail No.175 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Water Sport No.346 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Megahorn No.224 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 85%
Water Pulse No.352 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Aqua Ring No.392 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Soak No.487 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 10
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%