Editing Goldeen

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{{Pokémon
|name     = Goldeen
|image    = [[File:Goldeen-Origin.png|300px]]
|caption  = {{symbol|pokemon}}<br>Goldeen's official artwork from ''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''.
|firstgame = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Green Versions}}'' (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}
|game     = ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|stage    = [[Poké Floats]]
|moveused = Splash
|rarity   = {{fractions|1|12}} (''SSB'')<br>{{fractions|30|583}} (''Melee'')<br>{{fractions|40|586}} (''Brawl'')<br>{{fractions|40|975}} (''SSB4'')<br>{{fractions|40|1463}} (''Ultimate'')
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}'' (2021)
|console=Game Boy
|englishactor = Veronica Taylor (''SSB'')<br>Rachael Lillis
|japanactor = Ikue Otani
|interwiki=bulbapedia
|interwikiname=Bulbapedia
|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.

==Origin==
[[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's Japanese voice clip used in every ''Smash'' game is from the ''Pokémon'' anime episode ''Pokémon Emergency'', where it flops on the floor as it does in the ''Smash'' games. Goldeen's English voice clip used in ''Smash 64'' is from the episode ''Pokémon Shipwreck'', while the English clip used in every game since ''Melee'' is from ''Snack Attack''.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Goldeen SSB sprite.png|thumb|left|Sprite]]
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 has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|1|12}}.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
Goldeen makes a brief appearance in the opening sequence.

===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Goldeen Pokeball SSBM.png|thumb|Goldeen in ''Melee''.]]
Goldeen returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' to reprise its role as something that does not affect gameplay in any way.

Goldeen has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|30|583}}.

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.

===As a stage element===
[[File:Poke Floats Goldeen.png|thumb|Goldeen's appearance on Poke Floats.]]
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.
{{Trophy
|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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}
|game=Melee
}}
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Goldeen Brawl.png|thumb|Goldeen in ''Brawl''.]]
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.

Goldeen has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|40|586}}.

===Trophy===
{{Trophy
|name=Goldeen
|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
}}
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===Sticker===
{|class="wikitable"
! Name
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| {{pkmn|Goldeen}}
| {{uv|Pokémon}} series
| {{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +4
| {{StickerHead|Pikachu|Pokémon Trainer|Lucario|Jigglypuff}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Goldeen|Pokémon series}}

==In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:GoldeenWiiU.jpg|thumb|Goldeen in Super Smash Bros for Wii U.]]
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.

Goldeen has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|40|975}} from Poké Balls and {{Fractions|20|690}} from Master Balls. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies to both games and only the base form unless noted otherwise):
*[[Distant Planet]]
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===Trophy===
Goldeen's trophy can be obtained in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Pokémon'' [[Trophy Box]].
{{Trophy
|name=Goldeen
|image-3ds=GoldeenTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=GoldeenTrophyWiiU.png
|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!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release2=10/2013}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|release1=10/1999|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X/Y|release2=10/2013}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:SSBUWebsiteIsabelle6.jpg|thumb|Goldeen in ''Ultimate''.]]
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 has a spawn chance of {{Fractions|40|1463}} from Poké Balls and {{Fractions|20|842}} from Master Balls. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies only to the base form unless noted otherwise):
*[[Distant Planet]]
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===Spirit===
Golden also appears as a Novice-class [[support spirit]]. It can be purchased from [[Master Spirit|Timmy and Tommy's]] for 500SP or fought via Spirit Board.

Goldeen's Spirit Battle uses four red {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} puppet fighters and is fought on [[Delfino Plaza]]. All fighters have reduced jump power and the stage has high gravity, referencing Goldeen's useless Splash move. One Jigglypuff also starts with a Poké Ball containing Goldeen.
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 452 || {{SpiritTableName|Goldeen}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★ || 1 || Swimmer || ''Pokémon'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
SSBUGoldeen.png|Artwork of Goldeen from ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|トサキント|Tosakinto}}, ''Tosakinto''
|en=Goldeen
|fr=Poissirène
|es=Goldeen
|de=Goldini
|it=Goldeen
|nl=Goldeen
|ru={{rollover|Голдин|Goldin|?}}
|ko={{rollover|콘치|Konchi|?}}, ''Konchi''
|zh_cn={{rollover|角金鱼|Jiǎojīnyú|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|角金魚|Jiǎojīnyú|?}}
}}

==Trivia==
*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>
*Goldeen, [[Mew]], and [[Snorlax]] are the only Pokémon to appear as Poké Ball Pokémon in every game.
*Goldeen and [[Zoroark]] are the only [[Pokémon]] that can come out of [[Master Ball]]s that are neither {{iw|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} nor {{iw|bulbapedia|Mythical Pokémon}}.
*The German version of ''Super Smash Bros.'' reuses Goldeen's English voice line instead of its German voice line.
*Goldeen's ''Brawl'' trophy description is inaccurate:
**{{iw|bulbapedia|Horn Drill|move}} is very unreliable, being among the most unreliable moves in the game, as like all OHKO moves its accuracy is a mere 30% unless the opponent's level is lower than the user's.
**Evolving Goldeen into Seaking does not prevent it from being able to learn {{iw|bulbapedia|Megahorn|move}}, though like many evolved Pokémon, Seaking learns new moves at a later level than its previous form (and there do exist examples of evolved Pokémon being unable to learn some moves that their previous form can).
*Goldeen is the only Poké Ball Pokémon in ''Smash 4'' who does not sport a player-dependent tag on its head when summoned.
*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]].

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