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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, fish-like 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 the past, Waterfall was its signature move.

In the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Goldeen first appeared in Pokémon Emergency!. 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 it.

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. Goldeen reappeared in a flashback in the next episode.

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 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!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN024 Goldeen Goh's Rotom Phone Goldeen, the Goldfish Pokémon. A Water type. When the weather warms up, Goldeen form schools and swim upriver. Some say this is a sign that spring has arrived.

In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

A Goldeen appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.

Misty's Goldeen appears in The Grand Rhydon Plan.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Goldeen 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.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Mitsuki's Goldeen was first seen battling alongside Enta's Vulpix in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu caught a Goldeen in GDZ51.

In the TCG

Other appearances

When released from a Poké Ball, Goldeen will use Splash, having no effect on the battle.

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.

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."

Goldeen 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.

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!

Goldeen returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior as before.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20 Sw Sh IoA Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen

indicates a move that gets when used by Goldeen Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Goldeen is based on a goldfish. Its horn 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 may be a combination of goldfish and queen.

Tosakinto is derived from とさきん tosakin, a kind of goldfish.

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