For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Goldeen (disambiguation). |
Goldeen
Goldfish Pokémon |
トサキント
Tosakinto |
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#118 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Swift Swim or Water Veil |
Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Goldeen (Japanese: トサキント Tosakinto) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Seaking starting at level 33.
Biology
Goldeen is a white, fishlike Pokémon with orange markings. It has circular blue eyes with orange lids and prominent pink lips. On its forehead is a large horn, which is larger on a male than on a female. It has a small, wavy dorsal fin surrounded by an orange patch and long pectoral fins with orange markings at the bases. Goldeen's billowing tail fin is orange around the base and turns white toward the edges. Its tail is admired by many for its beauty and similarity to a ballroom dress.
Goldeen has a wild temperament and will use its horn to smash its way to freedom if kept in an aquarium. It competes with others of its kind to determine which has the strongest, thickest horn. Humans swimming near it must exercise caution lest Goldeen rams them. Goldeen is a very common sight in any body of fresh water, including ponds, lakes, and rivers. It can be seen swimming upstream in large schools during the breeding season in spring. Its strong fins allow it to maintain a steady speed of five knots while swimming upstream. It is known as the "Water Dancer" due to its elegant movements in the water. In the past, Waterfall was its signature move.
In the anime
Major appearances
Misty's Goldeen
Misty's Goldeen first appeared in Pokémon Emergency!. It wasn't seen very much throughout the series due to it being a water-bound species, flailing when displaced from it.
Other
In Here Comes the Squirtle Squad, a Squirtle knocked Pikachu into a lake, which angered a Goldeen living in it. It proceeded to attack Pikachu with a Horn Attack, which severely injured it.
In The Great Eight Fate!, a Goldeen was part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, multiple Goldeen were in a stall run by Team Rocket.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, Goh caught a Goldeen while fishing at Resort Area. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Minor appearances
A Goldeen appeared in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, under the ownership of Lily.
A Goldeen appeared in a fantasy in the banned episode EP035.
The Sensational Sisters own multiple Goldeen, which first appeared in The Misty Mermaid. They reappeared in Cerulean Blues and in a fantasy in Alola, Alola!.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Goldeen were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Goldeen was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Goldeen appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A wild Goldeen appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Goldeen appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Goldeen participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Goldeen was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank in the Pokémon Center located near Lake Lucid. Another Goldeen was being personally treated by Nurse Joy due to health problems.
In Around the Whirlpool, a Goldeen was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.
In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, multiple Goldeen were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Enlighten Up!, a giant Goldeen was living in Lake Slowpoke.
In On Olden Pond, a Goldeen was living in the old lake.
A Goldeen appeared in Jessie's fantasy in Three Jynx and a Baby!.
A Coordinator's Goldeen appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, The Marina Group used multiple Goldeen for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
A Goldeen appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Up Close and Personable!, a Goldeen was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
In Strategy Begins at Home!, multiple Goldeen were living in a lake. Team Rocket spent a part of the episode trying to fish for one.
A Goldeen appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Goldeen were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
Multiple Goldeen appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Goldeen appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
A Goldeen appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
A Goldeen appeared in I Choose You!.
Multiple wild Goldeen appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one appearing in a photo taken by Rotom.
In Deceiving Appearances!, two Goldeen were silhouetted at Aether Paradise.
In Dewpider Ascending!, multiple Goldeen swam along the river.
A Goldeen appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!.
Four Goldeen appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
Three Goldeen appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
Multiple Goldeen appeared alongside Goh's in A Little Rocket R & R!.
In Healing the Healer!, a Goldeen was healed by a Suicune.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
JN024 |
Goldeen |
Goh's Rotom Phone |
Goldeen, the Goldfish Pokémon. A Water type. When the weather warms up, Goldeen form schools and swim upriver. Some say this is a sign that spring has arrived. |
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In the manga
Goldeen in
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Ash & Pikachu
A Goldeen appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.
- Main article: Misty's Goldeen
Misty's Goldeen appears in The Grand Rhydon Plan.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Misty's Goldeen
Goldeen debuted in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.
Misty has a Goldeen that was briefly used in Punching Poliwrath.
A Goldeen appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Goldeen was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.
The Battle Tower rented a Goldeen, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Mitsuki's Goldeen was first seen battling alongside Enta's Vulpix in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Shu caught a Goldeen in GDZ51.
In the TCG
- Main article: Goldeen (TCG)
Other appearances
Goldeen in
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros.
When released from a Poké Ball, Goldeen will use Splash, having no effect on the battle.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Goldeen will use Splash, having no effect on the battle.
Goldeen is also a Pokéfloat. It will appear from the bottom of the screen but quickly drop down to the bottom again, knocking out any character it hits.
Trophy information
These Water-types are often referred to as "water dancers," as their elegant fins make them incredible agile underwater. They can even travel upstream in rapids at a speed of five knots; of course, they're not quite as nimble on dry land. Goldeen's Horn Drill is so strong that it can KO an enemy with one strike if it connects.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Goldeen will sometimes be found in a Poké Ball and will use Splash when released. It does nothing to affect the battle. On the official blog, Masahiro Sakurai commented that Goldeen appearing at the most critical of times is in keeping with Murphy's Law.[1]
Trophy information
"A Goldfish Pokémon. In contrast to its elegant appearance, it has a wild temperament, and its attack with its horn is severe. Among the techniques it can master, Horn Drill is especially reliable. It evolves into Seaking, but if raised without evolving, it can learn the powerful Bug-type Megahorn. There are male and female Goldeen--the male's horn is longer."
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Goldeen trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Goldeen will sometimes appear from a Poké Ball or even a Master Ball. As in the previous games, it uses Splash when released, having no effect on the battle.
Goldeen also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: This Water-type Pokémon sports a fancy horn on its head. An excellent swimmer, it can literally swim up waterfalls. In the world of Pokémon, this elegant Pokémon has a variety of effective moves in battle. In Smash Bros., however, all it can use is an ineffective Splash attack.
PAL: A Water-type Pokémon with a distinctive horn. Thanks to its powerful fins, Goldeen can swim comfortably through the most torrential waters and even up waterfalls. It's known for both its strength and grace. That said, don't expect it to make a big splash in this game - just a little one when it uses Splash... It's super ineffective!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Goldeen returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior as before.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#118 |
Red |
Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen. |
Blue |
Yellow |
When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups. |
Stadium |
Its beautiful tail fin billows and flutters like an elegant dress. Swims at a speed of five knots. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#078 |
Gold |
Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer. |
Silver |
A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots. |
Crystal |
During spawning season, they swim gracefully in the water, searching for their perfect mate. |
Stadium 2 |
Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#050 |
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Kanto
#118 |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
Goldeen loves swimming wild and free in rivers and ponds. If one of these Pokémon is placed in an aquarium, it will shatter even the thickest glass with one ram of its horn and make its escape. |
Emerald |
In the springtime, schools of Goldeen can be seen swimming up falls and rivers. It metes out staggering damage with its single horn. |
FireRed |
Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots. |
LeafGreen |
Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of "The Water Queen". |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#078 |
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Johto
#078 |
Diamond |
It swims elegantly by flittering its tail fin as if it were a dress. It has the look of a queen. |
Pearl |
It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn. |
Platinum |
Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn. |
HeartGold |
Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer. |
SoulSilver |
A strong swimmer, it is capable of swimming nonstop up fast streams at a steady speed of five knots per hour. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn. |
White |
Black 2 |
Though it appears very elegant when swimming with fins unfurled, it can jab powerfully with its horn. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #053 |
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Hoenn
#051 |
X |
It swims at a steady 5 knots. If it senses danger, it will strike back with its sharp horn. |
Y |
Its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the water dancer. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Goldeen loves swimming wild and free in rivers and ponds. If one of these Pokémon is placed in an aquarium, it will shatter even the thickest glass with one ram of its horn and make its escape. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #153 |
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Alola
USUM: #186 |
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Kanto
#118 |
Sun |
When the weather grows warm, they form groups and swim upriver. This sight serves as a poetic reminder that spring has arrived. |
Moon |
Spellbound by the length of its horn and the beauty of its fins, many strange Trainers raise Goldeen and nothing but Goldeen. |
Ultra Sun |
Although known for their splendid tail fins, Goldeen apparently compete among themselves to see whose horn is thickest and sharpest. |
Ultra Moon |
The way it swims along fluttering its dress-like fins has earned it the name “princess of the water.” |
Let's Go Pikachu |
When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Galar
#146 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #094 |
Sword |
Its dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the Water Dancer. |
Shield |
Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, Cerulean Cave (Good Rod)
Routes 6, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod) |
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Blue (Japan) |
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Good Rod)
Routes 6, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod) |
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Yellow |
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, Cerulean Cave (Good Rod)
Routes 6 and 24, Cerulean City, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod) |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
Dark Cave, Union Cave 1F/B1F, Slowpoke Well (fishing)
Routes 4, 9, 10, 24, 25, and 42, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver, Cerulean City (Surfing and fishing) |
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Crystal |
Route 4 (Surfing)
Dark Cave, Union Cave 1F/B1F, Slowpoke Well (fishing)
Routes 9, 10, 24, 25, and 42, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver, Cerulean City (Surfing and fishing) |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Safari Zone (fishing) |
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Emerald |
Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120 (Surfing, Old Rod and Good Rod)
Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Safari Zone (fishing) |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Routes 6, 22, 23, 25, Ruin Valley, Cape Brink, Viridian City, Four Island, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave (Good Rod)
Fuchsia City, Berry Forest, Safari Zone (Old Rod and Good Rod) |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 203, 204, 209, 212, and 214, Lake Acuity, Lake Verity, Twinleaf Town, Lake Valor, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring (Good Rod) |
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Platinum |
Routes 203, 204, 208, 209, 212, 214, and 229, Lake Acuity, Celestic Town, Lake Verity, Twinleaf Town, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring (Good Rod) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 4, 9, 10, 24, 25, 42, Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver, Dark Cave, Cerulean City, Cerulean Cave, Tohjo Falls, Safari Zone (fishing) |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Routes 3, 11, and 14, Striaton City, Pinwheel Forest interior, Lostlorn Forest, Abundant Shrine (fishing) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Routes 3, 11, 14, and 22, Pinwheel Forest, Abundant Shrine, Aspertia City, Striaton City (fishing) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Routes 3, 22, Parfum Palace (fishing) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, 123, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Victory Road (Old Rod and Good Rod) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden (fishing) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden (fishing) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Routes 4, 5, 6, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Snap |
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Pinball |
Red Field: Cycling Road, Seafoam Islands
Blue Field: Viridian City, Mt. Moon, Fuchia City
Both Fields: Cerulean City |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Phobos Submarine, Endless Level 13, Forever Level 13, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Rumble |
Bright Beach (Both Modes B) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release) |
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Rumble World |
Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's) |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Swords Dance Goldeen |
English |
United States |
5 |
June 8 to 21, 2002;
November 8 to 14, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%) |
Yellow* |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Mystic Water (5%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Mystic Water (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Mystic Water (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Mystic Water (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
45
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105 - 152 |
200 - 294 |
Attack:
67
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64 - 130 |
125 - 256 |
Defense:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
63
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61 - 126 |
117 - 247 |
Total:
320
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
35 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
5 |
Supersonic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
20 |
10 |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
15 |
Horn Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
25 |
20 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
25 |
Aqua Ring |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
30 |
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
35 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
40 |
Soak |
Water |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
45 |
Megahorn |
Bug |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
50 |
Horn Drill |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM96 |
Smart Strike |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
—% |
10 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR28 |
Megahorn |
Bug |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR87 |
Drill Run |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
95% |
10 |
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TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Acupressure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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Haze* |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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Psybeam |
Psychic |
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100% |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Goldeen in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Goldeen in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Flip Turn |
Water |
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100% |
20 |
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EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Bide × |
Normal |
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IV |
V |
VI |
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Bubble Beam |
Water |
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100% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
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100% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
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—% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
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—% |
10 |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
15 |
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IV |
V |
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Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Sport × |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Sport × |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goldeen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Goldeen
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Splash |
Goldeen (Expedition 111) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
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For other sprites and images, please see
Goldeen images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Goldeen was originally known as "Goldy".
- Goldeen's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex and the Johto Pokédex are the same: 078.
- Goldeen and Seaking are the only two Pokémon that can learn Waterfall through level-up.
- This also makes them the only Pokémon to learn Waterfall in Generation I, before the move was an HM.
- Goldeen shares a fairly similar in-game cry to Caterpie, being only .07 seconds longer.
- Even though Goldeen uses Splash in all four Super Smash Bros. games, as well as Pokémon Quest, it has no way of learning the move in any Pokémon game.
- Goldeen's Pokémon SoulSilver Pokédex entry claims it can swim at "5 knots per hour." This is technically incorrect, as knots is already a measure of speed, not distance.
- Together with Magikarp, Rattata, Ninjask, Pichu, and Seedot, Goldeen is the easiest Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Ranger, with only one loop necessary.
Origin
Goldeen seems to be based on a goldfish, specifically the tosakin (curly fantail) breed due to its red and white scales and flat tail. It may also be based on the kōhaku breed of koi fish. Its billowing tail and prominent red lips and eyelids give it a feminine appearance reminiscent of a queen wearing a dress and makeup. Its horn may be a reference to Matsya, a giant horned fish that is one of the avatars assumed by the Hindu fake character Vishnu.
Name origin
Goldeen may be a combination of goldfish and queen (referring to its feminine appearance and as a contrast to king in Seaking).
Tosakinto may be derived from とさきん tosakin (the curly faintail goldfish).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
トサキント Tosakinto |
From とさきん tosakin |
French |
Poissirène |
From poisson and sirène, also, -rène is pronounced the same as reine |
Spanish |
Goldeen |
Same as English name |
German |
Goldini |
Similar to English name |
Italian |
Goldeen |
Same as English name |
Korean |
콘치 Konchi |
From English word cone and 치 chi |
Cantonese Chinese |
獨角金魚 Duhkgokgām'yùh |
Literally "One-horned goldfish" |
Mandarin Chinese |
角金魚 / 角金鱼 Jiǎojīnyú |
Literally "Horned goldfish" |
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Hindi |
गोलडीन Goldeen |
Transcription of English name |
Icelandic |
Gullinn* |
Literally "Golden" |
Russian |
Голдин Goldin |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โทซาคินโตะ Thosakhinto |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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