Goldeen

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Goldeen
Games	SSB Melee Brawl SSB4
Move	Splash
Rarity	Common
English voice actor	Rachael Lillis
Japanese voice actor	Ikue Otani
Article on Bulbapedia	Goldeen (Pokémon)

Goldeen (トサキント, Tosakinto) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise. It appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in all four Smash Bros. games. It is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves into Seaking and resembles a koi or goldfish with a large horn. In Smash Bros., Goldeen uses Splash, a useless Normal-type move that has no effect.

In Super Smash Bros.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Goldeen appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. It flops around on the stage helplessly until it disappears or has fallen off the stage. It is one of two completely harmless Pokémon in the game, the other being Mew. Goldeen does not have any hitboxes; none of its attacks give damage to any of the characters. Thus, it is established as the "dud" Pokémon of the Smash Bros. series.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Goldeen returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee to reprise its role as something that does not affect gameplay in any way.

As a stage element

A larger balloon of Goldeen (in actuality, the 3D model of Goldeen used in Pokémon Stadium for Nintendo 64) is one of the many floating and moving "platforms" that comprise the Poké Floats stage.

As a trophy

Goldeen features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery, and throughout the various Single-Player game modes. It reads as follows:

These Water-types are often referred to as "water dancers," as their elegant fins make them incredibly 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.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Goldeen returns in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and is, once again, a "dud" Pokémon. The description on the Smash Bros. DOJO!! tells the player to watch out for Murphy's Law when using Poké Balls, showing Goldeen's picture.

Trophy Description

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 it's raised without evolving, it can learn the powerful Bug-type move Megahorn. There are male and female Goldeen--the male's horn is longer.

: Pokémon Red/Blue

: Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Sticker

Name	Game	Effect	Character(s)
Goldeen	Pokémon series	Attack +4

Goldeen (Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Goldeen returns in Super Smash Bros. 4, and serves the same lack of function as in previous installments. It can also be summoned from the newly added Master Ball item, which otherwise contains only Zoroark or legendary Pokémon.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon games, Goldeen cannot learn Splash.
• Goldeen, Mew, and Snorlax are the only Pokémon to appear as Poké Ball Pokémon in all four games.
• Early in Melee's lifespan, rumours claimed that Goldeen could sometimes activate Horn Drill upon being summoned from a Pokéball, leading to a One-hit KO. This was later disproven amid advances in hacking, as well as a general lack of proof.
• Goldeen and Zoroark are the only Pokemon that can come out of Master Balls that aren't Legendary Pokemon.

Gallery

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  Goldeen in Super Smash Bros.

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  Goldeen in Melee.

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  Goldeen trophy in Melee.

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  Goldeen trophy in Brawl.