Editing Goldeen

|image    = [[File:Goldeen-Origin.png|300px]]

|caption  = {{symbol|pokemon}}<br>Goldeen's official artwork from ''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''..

|game    = ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''

|rarity  = {{fractions|1|12}} (''SSB'')<br>{{fractions|30|583}} (''Melee'')<br>{{fractions|40|586}} (''Brawl'')<br>{{fractions|40|625}} (''SSB4'')<br>{{fractions|40|779}} (''Ultimate'')

|englishactor = Veronica Taylor (''SSB'')<br>Rachael Lillis

|interwikipage=Goldeen (Pokémon)

{{cquote|''It simply flops around and does absolutely nothing that causes any damage. If your opponent gets this, you’re lucky. If you get stuck with this, you’re bummed.''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/mball/mball10.html Pokémon Encyclopedia]|source=[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]]}}

'''Goldeen''' ({{ja|トサキント|Tosakinto}}, ''Tosakinto'') is a creature from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It has appeared as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon in every ''Smash'' game.

[[File:Goldeen RG.png|thumb|left|150px|Goldeen's official artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Green''.]]

{{pkmn|Goldeen}} is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #118 as the "Goldfish Pokémon". It is commonly found by {{iw|bulbapedia|fishing}}, and it evolves into {{pkmn|Seaking}} at level 33. It is registered as #118 in the National Pokédex.

{{iw|bulbapedia|Splash|move}} is a Normal-type move: while being part of the starting moveset of several Pokémon, it has no effect whatsoever. It is most commonly associated with {{pkmn|Magikarp}} and, in contrast with its ''Smash'' depiction, Goldeen is not able to learn it in any game. However, the exact usage of it in ''Smash'' is likely a reference to {{iw|bulbapedia|Misty's Goldeen}} from the anime, who was notable for being completely useless on land, and would only be able to flop around similarly to the Goldeen in ''Smash'' unless in the water.

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 [[hitbox]]es, so it doesn't do any damage to any of the characters. Thus, it was established as the "dud" Pokémon of the ''Smash Bros.'' series.

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

Early in ''Melee''{{'}}s lifespan, rumors claimed that Goldeen could sometimes activate {{iw|bulbapedia|Horn Drill|move}} upon being summoned from a Poké Ball, leading to a [[one-hit KO]]. This was later disproven due to advances in hacking, as well as a general lack of proof.

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 make the [[Poké Floats]] stage.

===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.

|name=Goldeen

|image=Goldeen Trophy Melee.png

|desc=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.

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 {{iw|wikipedia|Murphy's Law}} when using [[Poké Ball]]s, showing Goldeen's picture.

 

|image=Goldeen - Brawl Trophy.png

|desc-ntsc=A Goldfish Pokémon also known as the Queen of the Sea. In contrast to its elegant appearance, it's wild and has a severe horn attack. Among the techniques it can master, Horn Drill is very 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.

|desc-pal=A Goldfish Pokémon also known as the Water Queen. In contrast to its elegant appearance, it's wild and has a severe horn attack. Among the techniques it can master, Horn Drill is very 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.

|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}

|game=Brawl

Goldeen returns in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', keeping its lack of function from the previous installments. It can also be summoned from the newly added [[Master Ball]] item, which otherwise contains only rare or legendary Pokémon. This Master Ball variant behaves exactly the same as the regular version, and was added as a joke.

 

Goldeen's trophy can be obtained in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Pokémon'' [[Trophy Box]].

|desc-ntsc=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.

|desc-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!

 

Goldeen returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Poké Ball Pokémon. Once again, it uselessly splashes around dealing no damage. It can still come out of a Master Ball like in ''Smash 4''.

 

Goldeen cannot appear on Distant Planet.

 

 

 

 

*During development of the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', [[Masahiro Sakurai]] chose Goldeen to use Splash instead of Magikarp because he preferred Goldeen's voice in the anime.<ref>'''大竹'''　いやあ、トサキントってセクシーですよね。とくに、最後のほうの色っぽさっていったらないですよね。ちょっとなよっとしているんですよね。<br>'''桜井'''　ハハ、本来なら、“はねる”って技を使うポケモンといえばコイキングですよね。だけど、トサキントの声をアニメで聞いたときに思ったんです。この声を使うために、コイキングではなくトサキントを使おうって（笑）。<br>'''(Yukitaka) Otake:''' I have to say, Goldeen sounds a little sexy, doesn't it? I can't say enough about how sexy the last part is, in particular. It's sort of languid, I suppose.<br>'''(Masahiro) Sakurai:''' Haha, normally the one to use the "Splash" technique would be Magikarp, wouldn't it? But when I heard Goldeen's voice in the anime, I thought, "let's use Goldeen instead of Magikarp so we can use this voice." ''(laughs)''<br>— [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostCD.html Interview] regarding the ''[[Nintendo All-Star! Dairantō Smash Brothers OST]]'' on [[Smabura-Ken]]</ref>

*The German version of ''Super Smash Bros.'' reuses Goldeen's English voice line instead of its German voice line.

*Even though, on principle, Goldeen flops around due to being summoned on dry land, it will still maintain this behavior in stages where the player can tread water (and thus, throwing a Poké Ball into a body of water will not cause it to be lost), such as [[Delfino Plaza]], or in stages that take place underwater, such as [[Hanenbow]].

==References==

[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]

[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]

[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]

[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]]

[[Category:Spirits]]

[[Category:Stickers]]