Goldeen

Goldeen (Japanese: トサキント Tosakinto) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Physiology
Goldeen is a fish-like Pokémon, with long, billowing fins. It is colored orange and white. Goldeen also has a horn on its forehead which it uses to attack foes. The male's horn is longer than the female's.

Natural abilities
Goldeen can have the ability Swift Swim or the ability Water Veil. Swift Swim increases Goldeen's Speed when it is raining. Water Veil prevents Goldeen from getting Burned. Despite its looks, its horn is extremely powerful.

Evolution
Goldeen evolves into Seaking at level 33.

Anime


At some point during her journey, Misty caught a Goldeen in Kanto.

Trivia

 * Goldeen's color scheme resembles a koi, but its name and body shape seem to be based off a goldfish.
 * Goldeen's name is a mix of the words "golden" and "queen".
 * Despite having a 50/50 gender ratio, Goldeen has queen in the names of both the male and female.
 * Goldeen has similar cry to Caterpie's.

Origin
Goldeen may be based on a koi or a goldfish. Its horn may be a reference to narwhals.

Etymology
Goldeen is a combination of golden and queen. It may also incorporate goldfish.