Stats & Training
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 at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn.
Its dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer.
Goldeen Weakness
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x98-117%KO Mega Drain 2x70-83% Absorb 2x37-44% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x61-72% Vine Whip 2x52-61% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x52-61% Vine Whip 2x41-50% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 2x95-113%KO Mega Drain 2x64-75% Absorb 2x35-41% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x79-94% Razor Leaf 2x56-68% Vine Whip 2x48-56% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x54-64% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x48-56% Vine Whip 2x38-45% | ||
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 2x70-83% Vine Whip 2x41-49% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 2x95-113%KO Mega Drain 2x64-75% Absorb 2x35-41% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x79-94% Razor Leaf 2x56-68% Vine Whip 2x48-56% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x54-64% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x48-56% Vine Whip 2x38-45% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 2x95-113%KO Mega Drain 2x64-75% Absorb 2x35-41% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x79-94% Razor Leaf 2x56-68% Vine Whip 2x48-56% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x54-64% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x48-56% Vine Whip 2x38-45% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x98-116%KO Vine Whip 2x66-77% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x195-229%KO Giga Drain 2x123-145%KO Magical Leaf 2x98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x68-81% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x57-68% Vine Whip 2x48-58% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x57-68% Charge Beam 2x30-37% Bullet Seed 2x30-35% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x161-190%KO Razor Leaf 2x74-89% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x98-116%KO Vine Whip 2x67-80% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x195-230%KO Giga Drain 2x121-144%KO Magical Leaf 2x98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x67-80% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Weepinbell builds →Razor Leaf 2x74-89% Vine Whip 2x62-73% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x83-98% Razor Leaf 2x59-70% Vine Whip 2x49-58% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Amoonguss builds →Solar Beam 2x172-203%KO Giga Drain 2x108-128%KO Mega Drain 2x59-70% Absorb 2x32-38% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x159-188%KO Razor Leaf 2x74-88% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x184-218%KO | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 2x172-203%KO Leaf Tornado 2x98-115%KO Vine Whip 2x66-78% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x195-230%KO Petal Blizzard 2x87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x123-145%KO Magical Leaf 2x99-118%KO | ||
In X & Y, Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (222-261%). Rotom's Volt Switch also KOs at 139-164%.
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
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 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon49-58% Volt Switch 2x173-204%KO Thunderbolt 2x222-261%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Goldeen View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x139-164%KO Shadow Ball79-94% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Goldeen easily with 23 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Body Slam, Haze and 8 more to offspring.
X & Y Goldeen Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Aqua Tail and Body Slam give Goldeen options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
X & Y Goldeen Locations
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Goldeen in mid-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Goldeen in X & Y
Bring Good Rod for Goldeen. There are 6 fishing encounters from Lv. 25+ with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
Goldeen Guide
Goldeen evolves into Seaking at level 33. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 320 BST.
Goldeen evolves into Seaking at level 33. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For X & Y, you can run Goldeen through the first few routes without issues. 320 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Seaking as fast as you can.
Goldeen is catchable in X & Y. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves