Goldeen
#118 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Goldeen
The best moves for Goldeen are Mud Shot and Aqua Tail when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Peck and Water Pulse deal the most damage per turn.
Trainer Battles
4EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Goldeen family. Goldeen evolves into Seaking for 50 Candy.
Game images
Goldeen, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Goldeen is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Goldeen's best moveset is Mud Shot & Aqua Tail and it has a Max CP of 1,302. Goldeen evolves into Seaking.
About
"Goldeen is a very beautiful Pokémon with fins that billow elegantly in water. However, don't let your guard down around this Pokémon—it could ram you powerfully with its horn."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Peck | 10 | 10 |
| Mud Shot | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Horn Attack | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
5.9 | 100% |
|
Peck
10 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
5.7 | 97% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.4 | 91% |
|
Peck
10 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.2 | 88% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Horn Attack
22.5 DPS
|
5 | 84% |
|
Peck
10 DPS
|
Horn Attack
22.5 DPS
|
4.9 | 82% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Goldeen?
Goldeen is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Goldeen is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Goldeen counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
123 |
| Defense |
|
110 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
493 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
658 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
987 |
|
Level 40 |
1,152 |
|
Level 50 |
1,302 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 823 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,070 |