Goldeen is technically a pre-evolution of Seaking, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain, adding extra value. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Goldfish Pokemon.
Attack and Speed carry most of Goldeen's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen.
It swims at a steady five knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn.
Goldeen Weakness
GoodType-wise, Goldeen takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
One evolution ahead. Goldeen grows into Seaking through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 130 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Goldeen easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Leveling does the heavy lifting. Goldeen picks up Megahorn and Blizzard along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Flying and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Goldeen can spread damage across 10 types, with Flying and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Hydro Pump and Muddy Water keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
TMs carry this one. Goldeen learns Surf and Waterfall naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Flying and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Breeding's the move. Aqua Tail and Body Slam give Goldeen options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Goldeen's scattered across 24 spots in early-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Bring Good Rod for Goldeen. There are 24 fishing encounters from Lv. 10-25 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
high spawn rates in early-game water routes across 88 locations. Goldeen's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
88 spots to find Goldeen at Lv. 7-45 via surfing and fishing. Not all of them exist in both Sword and Shield versions, so filter by your copy below.
Easy grab on Goldeen with high spawn rates across 2 locations in early-game water routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 12 locations. Goldeen's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
Goldeen is a fishing-only catch in this game. 12 spots at Lv. 10-33 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Goldeen is meant to evolve into Seaking. At 320 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Goldeen evolves into Seaking at level 33. Goldeen is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Swift Swim is what you want on Goldeen. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Veil, Lightning Rod) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Goldeen worth using.
At base 63 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Goldeen is a physical attacker with base 67 Attack. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Goldeen appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
One of the original 151, Goldeen has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A