Goldeen

#78 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Goldfish Pokémon

Goldeen

#78 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Goldfish Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

200

294

Attack

125

256

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

185

Sp. Def

218

Speed

117

247

Total

320

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Seadra

Kingdra

Normal

Goldeen

Goldfish Pokémon

#78

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

15 kg (33.1 lbs)

Abilities

Swift Swim Water Veil Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Goldeen takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #78
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	225
Base Exp.	64

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Brilliant Diamond

It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen.

Shining Pearl

It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Goldeen #78	Level 33	Seaking #79

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Sendoff Spring	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Sendoff Spring	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Sendoff Spring	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Valor	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Valor	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Valor	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Acuity	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Acuity	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Acuity	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 203 Road 203	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 203 Road 203	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 203 Road 203	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 209 Road 209	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 209 Road 209	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 209 Road 209	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 212 Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 212 Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 212 Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 214 Road 214	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 214 Road 214	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 214 Road 214	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Twinleaf Town	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Twinleaf Town	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Twinleaf Town	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Resort Area	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Resort Area	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Resort Area	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Sendoff Spring	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Sendoff Spring	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Sendoff Spring	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Valor	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Valor	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Valor	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Lake Acuity	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Lake Acuity	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Lake Acuity	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 203 Road 203	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 203 Road 203	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 203 Road 203	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 209 Road 209	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 209 Road 209	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 209 Road 209	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 212 Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 212 Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 212 Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Route 214 Road 214	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Route 214 Road 214	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Route 214 Road 214	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Twinleaf Town	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Twinleaf Town	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Twinleaf Town	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-
Resort Area	Fishing with a Good Rod	15-20	40%	-
Resort Area	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	4%	-
Resort Area	Fishing with a Good Rod	10-25	1%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30
Start	Peck	Physical	35	100	35
5	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20
10	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20
15	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25
20	Agility	Status	-	-	30
25	Aqua Ring	Status	-	-	20
30	Flail	Physical	-	100	15
35	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15
40	Soak	Status	-	100	20
45	Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10
50	Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

		Class
TM49	Scald	Special	80	100	15
HM03	Surf	Special	90	100	15
HM07	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15
-	Attract	Status	-	100	15
-	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5
-	Double Team	Status	-	-	15
-	Endure	Status	-	-	10
-	Facade	Physical	70	100	20
-	Hail	Status	-	-	10
-	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10
-	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20
-	Protect	Status	-	-	10
-	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5
-	Rest	Status	-	-	5
-	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10
-	Substitute	Status	-	-	10
-	Swagger	Status	-	85	15
-	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20
-	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class
Acupressure	Status	-	-	30
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15
Haze	Status	-	-	30
Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Veil

Ability Slot 2

Prevents burns.

Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

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Seadra

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