Where can I find Goldeen in Polished Crystal?

Goldeen can be found in 195 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Goldeen?

Goldeen is a water-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Goldeen learn in Polished Crystal?

Goldeen can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Goldeenin Pokémon Polished Crystal

water

Pokédex Entry

Goldfish Pokémon

During spawning season, they swim gracefully in the water, searching for their perfect mate.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#083 Johto Dex · #118 National

Abilities

Swift Swim(Primary)

Boosts its Speed in rain.

Water Veil(Secondary)

Prevents it from getting a burn.

Lightning Rod(Hidden)

Electric moves boost Sp.Atk. Nullifies Electric-type damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

225

Poké Ball17.7%

Great Ball24.4%

Ultra Ball29.7%

Base Exp

111

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Goldeen

Base form

→

Seaking

Level up Goldeen to Lv. 33

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How to Obtain

Goldeen appears very common in Route 10 North while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Route 42 while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Route 4 while surfing, among 26 other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 59, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (82)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	normal	0	65	20
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
8	Horn AttackLevel: 8Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
8	Horn AttackLevel: 8Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
13	ReversalLevel: 13Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
13	ReversalLevel: 13Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
16	Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
16	Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
21	HazeLevel: 21Haze	ice	0	100	30
21	HazeLevel: 21Haze	Eliminates all stat changes.
24	Fury StrikesLevel: 24Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
24	Fury StrikesLevel: 24Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
29	AgilityLevel: 29Agility	psychic	0	100	30
29	AgilityLevel: 29Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
32	WaterfallLevel: 32Waterfall	water	80	100	15
32	WaterfallLevel: 32Waterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.
37	Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
37	Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
40	Knock OffLevel: 40Knock Off	dark	65	100	20
40	Knock OffLevel: 40Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
45	MegahornLevel: 45Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
45	MegahornLevel: 45Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aqua TailAqua Tail	water	90	90	10
Aqua TailAqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	water	110	80	5
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	65	100	20
PsybeamPsybeam	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Goldeen. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Goldeen resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Goldeen, either offensively or defensively.

Goldeenin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry