Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Goldeen

Goldeen

Goldfish Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Goldeen is a Water Type Goldfish Pokémon, with a 29.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Goldeen can be found with Swift Swim, Water Veil and Lightning Rod as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 320 combined Base Stats.

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Goldeen Stats & Abilities
Goldeen Evolutions
Goldeen Locations
Goldeen Weakness
Goldeen Best Moves
Goldeen Level Up Moves
Goldeen TM Moves
Goldeen Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Goldeen

Goldeen Stats and Abilities

Based on Goldeen Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Goldeen Highest IV Stat is Attack 67 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
E	Attack	67	125	256
F	Defense	60	112	240
F	Special Attack	35	67	185
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
E	Speed	63	117	247
F	Total	320


Goldeen	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Mystic Water
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Water 2
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Swift Swim Ability 1	Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
Water Veil Ability 2	Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
Lightning Rod Hidden Ability	Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles.

How To Evolve Goldeen in BDSP

Goldeen requires (Level 33) to evolve into Seaking.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Goldeen	Level 33 →	Seaking

Where To Find Goldeen in BDSP

Goldeen has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Twinleaf Town	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Twinleaf Town	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Sendoff Spring	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Sendoff Spring	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Route 214	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Route 214	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Route 212	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Route 212	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Route 209	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Route 209	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
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Route 204	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Route 204	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Route 203	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Route 203	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Resort Area	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Resort Area	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Lake Verity	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Lake Verity	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
Lake Valor	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Lake Valor	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50
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Lake Acuity	5 - 1%	Goldeen Lv. 10-25
Lake Acuity	5 - 1%	Seaking Lv. 20-50

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Goldeen Weakness

Goldeen is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Goldeen to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Grass Electric
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Water Ice
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Goldeen Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou
A	Electivire
A	Tangrowth

What pokemon is Goldeen Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Metagross

Best Moves Goldeen in BDSP

Best Moveset for Goldeen Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
45	Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
35	Waterfall	Physical	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
15	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25
10	Water Pulse	Special	90	100	20	May confuse opponent.

Best Moveset for Goldeen TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.
TM95	Surf	Special	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Goldeen Lv Up Moves

Goldeen TM Moves

Goldeen Egg Moves

Goldeen Level Up Moves

List of Moves Goldeen can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Peck	Power: 35 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Tail Whip	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
5	Supersonic	Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Confuses opponent.
10	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
15	Horn Attack	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical
20	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
25	Aqua Ring	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Restores a little HP each turn.
30	Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
35	Waterfall	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
40	Soak	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Changes the target's type to water.
45	Megahorn	Power: 120 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
50	Horn Drill	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.

Goldeen TM Moves

List of Moves Goldeen can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM49	Scald	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

Goldeen Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Goldeen can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Psybeam	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
Haze	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Resets all stat changes.
Aqua Tail	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Acupressure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises a random stat.
Mud-Slap	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Mud Shot	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
Skull Bash	Power: 130 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.

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