#0118
— Goldfish Pokémon
Goldeen
MetaMons competitive notes
Goldeen is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 320 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 63) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Goldeen. Build around what Goldeen actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Goldeen takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Goldeen into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (67)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (35)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 63)
- BST
- 320 (low for the format)
Goldeen is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 320 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 63) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Goldeen. Build around what Goldeen actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Goldeen
Goldeen is the Goldfish Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 320 with Swift Swim or Water Veil as abilities.
What is Goldeen weak to?
Goldeen is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Goldeen
To counter Goldeen in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Goldeen in competitive teams
Goldeen can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Goldeen on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
