Goldeen Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Goldeen in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 40 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohGoldeen Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
Its dorsal and pectoral fins are strongly developed like muscles. It can swim at a speed of five knots.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Goldeen Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Goldeen Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Goldeen via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Water Pulse | water | Lv. 10 |
| Horn Attack | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 20 |
| Aqua Ring | water | Lv. 25 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Waterfall | water | Lv. 35 |
| Soak | water | Lv. 40 |
| Megahorn | bug | Lv. 45 |
| Horn Drill | normal | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Goldeen Locations
Goldeen can be caught in 11 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 203, Sinnoh Route 204, and Sinnoh Route 209. The most reliable spawn is at Lake Acuity, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 25 by fishing with the Good Rod with a 45% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 203
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Sinnoh Route 204
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%SouthFishing
Sinnoh Route 209
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Sinnoh Route 212
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Northern area (clear)Fishing
Sinnoh Route 214
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Twinleaf Town
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Resort Area
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Sendoff Spring
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Lake Verity
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Lake Valor
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Lake Acuity
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing