Goldeen
TL;DR. Goldeen is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 320. Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen.
Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen.
Stat spread.
Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Goldeen in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Goldeen reaches 1,152 CP at level 40 and 1,318 CP as a best buddy.
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Goldeen in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Goldeen across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #827 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Goldeen.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Goldeen, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Goldeen?
Goldeen is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Goldeen weak to?
Goldeen takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Goldeen resistant to?
Goldeen resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Goldeen evolve?
Goldeen evolves into Seaking (Level 33).
What generation is Goldeen from?
Goldeen was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0118.
What are Goldeen's base stats?
Goldeen has HP 45, Attack 67, Defense 60, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 50, and Speed 63. Total base stat total: 320.
What are Goldeen's abilities?
Goldeen can have the abilities Swift Swim, Water Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Lightning Rod.
Is Goldeen legendary or mythical?
No. Goldeen is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Goldeen's best stat?
Goldeen's highest base stat is Attack at 67, which ranks 84th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Goldeen good?
Goldeen has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Goldeen as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Goldeen is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Goldeen vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Goldeen | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Attack | 67 | 72 | -5 |
| Defense | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 71 | -36 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Speed | 63 | 66 | -3 |
| Total | 320 | 420 | -100 |
Goldeen appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Goldeen is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Goldeen in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 30 games have a known habitat.
Goldeen appears in 58 episodes.
From EP002 (1997-04-08) through JN119 (2022-07-29).
- EP002 Pokémon Emergency! Original 1998-09-09
- EP007 The Water Flowers of Cerulean City Original 1998-09-16
- EP012 Here Comes the Squirtle Squad Original 1998-09-23
- EP016 Pokémon Shipwreck Original 1998-09-29
- EP019 Tentacool & Tentacruel Original 1998-10-01
- EP035 The Legend of Dratini Original 1997-11-25
- EP053 The Purr-fect Hero Original 1999-09-11
- EP055 Pokémon Paparazzi Original 1999-04-17
- EP057 The Breeding Center Secret Original 1999-05-01
- EP060 Beach Blank-Out Blastoise Original 1999-09-20
- EP061 The Misty Mermaid Original 1999-09-23
- EP081 Friend and Foe Alike Original 1999-11-27
+ 46 more episodes
- EP089 The Crystal Onix Original 2000-02-05
- EP091 Shell Shock Original 2000-03-04
- EP094 The Joy of Pokémon Original 2000-03-04
- EP098 Meowth Rules! Original 2000-03-25
- EP110 Pokémon Double Trouble Original 2000-09-09
- EP113 Hello, Pummelo! Original 2000-09-23
- EP130 The Whistle Stop Original 2000-12-02
- EP134 For Crying Out Loud Original 2001-01-20
- EP149 The Fire-ing Squad! Original 2001-04-21
- EP151 Tunnel Vision Original 2001-04-07
- EP153 The Totodile Duel Original 2001-05-05
- EP155 Love, Totodile Style Original 2001-05-26
- EP167 Hassle in the Castle Original 2001-09-29
- EP168 Two Hits and a Miss Original 2001-09-15
- EP193 The Dunsparce Deception Original 2002-02-23
- EP204 The Big Balloon Blow-Up Original 2002-05-25
- EP206 Right On, Rhydon! Original 2002-06-22
- EP210 Fight for the Light Original 2002-09-07
- EP221 Hi Ho Silver... Away! Original 2002-11-16
- EP231 An EGG-sighting Adventure! Original 2003-01-11
- EP244 As Clear as Crystal Original 2003-04-12
- EP246 Enlighten Up! Original 2003-04-26
- EP251 I Politoed Ya So! Original 2003-05-24
- EP256 Better Eight Than Never Original 2003-06-21
- EP259 Lapras of Luxury Original 2003-07-26
- EP273 Playing with Fire! Original 2003-10-04
- AG036 The Spheal of Approval Advanced Generation 2004-05-29
- AG110 The Great Eight Fate! Advanced Generation 2006-01-28
- AG152 On Olden Pond Advanced Generation 2006-09-30
- AG168 Three Jynx and a Baby! Advanced Generation 2006-11-25
- AG180 May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! Advanced Generation 2006-12-11
- DP028 Drifloon on the Wind! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-15
- DP089 Up Close and Personable! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-10
- DP138 Strategy Begins at Home! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-02
- DP140 Historical Mystery Tour! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-16
- XY022 Going for the Gold! XY 2014-06-21
- XY028 Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike! XY 2014-08-02
- SM002 The Guardian's Challenge! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM071 Dewpider Ascending! Sun & Moon 2018-09-22
- SM102 Alola, Alola! Sun & Moon 2019-04-20
- SM110 Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball! Sun & Moon 2019-06-29
- SM118 Aiming for the Top Floor! Sun & Moon 2019-08-24
- JN024 A Little Rocket R&R! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN050 A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN073 Grabbing the Brass Ring! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN119 Koharu and Eievui - The Miracle of Evolution Journeys 2022-07-29
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Goldeen card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Goldeen
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.