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.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
- 6 0.05
- 7 0.05
- 8 0.05
- 9 0.05
- 10 0.06
The best counter to Goldeen is Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow) with Thunder Shock and Wildbolt Storm, followed by Zekrom (Shadow), Regieleki and Kartana. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
The top Goldeen counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Goldeen's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
123 |
| Defense |
|
110 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Other
| 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 |