Type matchups
Damage Goldeen takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Goldeen has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
- With Lightning Rod: Electric 2× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 67
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 63
- Total
- 320
Goldeen has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. With Attack (67) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 63 is middling (faster than 43% of Pokémon). With 45 HP, 60 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Goldeen can have the abilities Swift Swim, Water Veil and Lightning Rod.
How to beat Goldeen
Goldeen takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Goldeen is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Goldeen → Seaking) and evolves into Seaking.
Best counters to Goldeen
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Goldeen weak to?
As a Water type, Goldeen takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Goldeen resistant to?
Goldeen resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Goldeen?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Goldeen with super-effective attacks.