Gholdengoin Pokémon SoulGold
steelghost
Pokédex Entry
Coin Entity Pokémon
It has a sturdy body made up of stacked coins. Gholdengo overwhelms its enemies by firing coin after coin at them in quick succession.
Gholdengo in Pokémon SoulGold
Gholdengo is #1000 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its steel/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
FrontNormal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
SteelGhost
Dex
#1000
Abilities
Avoids status moves.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
mineral, amorphous
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
275
EV Yield
2 SpecialAttack
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fire ×2ground ×2ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
grass ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.25rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5
Immune To
normalfightingpoison
Evolution Chain
Base form
Base form
• Level up Gimmighoul to Lv. 55
• Level up Gimmighoul to Lv. 0
How to Obtain
Gholdengo has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve gimmighoul to get one.
Level Up Moves (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 7Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 14Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteLevel: 21Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Metal SoundLevel: 28Metal Sound | steel | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 35Shadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| RecoverLevel: 42Recover | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Power GemLevel: 49Power Gem | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | ||||||
| Make It RainLevel: 56Make It Rain | steel | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Lowers the user's Sp. Atk. Money is recovered after. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 63Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| MementoLevel: 70Memento | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM99TM99 | |
| Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM91TM91 | |
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| HexHex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Low SweepLow Sweep | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM47TM47 | |
| Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
Type Summary
4
Weaknesses
9
Resistances
3
Immunities
2
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Gholdengo. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Gholdengo resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Gholdengo, either offensively or defensively.
Litleo
firenormal
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Pyroar
firenormal
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Obstagoon
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Ursaluna
groundnormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Houndour
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Houndoom
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Carvanha
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Sharpedo
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Heatran
firesteel
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Pawniard
darksteel
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Bisharp
darksteel
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Greninja
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Volcanion
firewater
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Incineroar
firedark
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Kingambit
darksteel
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Chi-Yu
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Charmander
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Charmeleon
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Charizard
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Vulpix
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
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