Great League PvP guide
Goldeen Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Goldeen is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #961. Its recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Aqua Tail and Horn Attack.
Great League
#961
Niche
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Peck
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,302
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GOLDEEN
Is Goldeen Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Goldeen is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #961.
Goldeen can evolve into Seaking, which is a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #49, and is also ranked #108 in Great League.
Goldeen PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #961 | 59.5 | Peck, Aqua Tail, Horn Attack |
Best Moveset for Goldeen in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Goldeen is Peck with Aqua Tail and Horn Attack.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Goldeen in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Goldeen PvP Move Counts
Peck → Aqua Tail
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Peck → Horn Attack
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Goldeen Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Goldeen wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Goldeen Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Goldeen's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Goldeen in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Goldeen in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Goldeen's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Ratings are shown from Goldeen's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Goldeen.
Best Teammates for Goldeen in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Goldeen should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Goldeen
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 1,302 | 50 | 1,461,635 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 1,293 | 50 | 1,451,044 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 1,297 | 50 | 1,449,942 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 1,298 | 50 | 1,449,455 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 1,283 | 50 | 1,440,452 |
Goldeen Stats in Pokémon GO
Goldeen's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Goldeen 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,302
- Attack
- 116
- Defense
- 105
- HP
- 120
Goldeen Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Goldeen in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water typing · Same Peck fast move · Ultra League #457
Shares Water typing · Same Peck fast move · Great League #4
Same Water typing · Flying-type fast move · Great League #193
Same Water typing · Also runs Aqua Tail · Great League #1060
Same Water typing · Also runs Aqua Tail · Ultra League #739
Same Water typing · Also runs Aqua Tail · Ultra League #77
More PoGoCoach tools
Goldeen Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Goldeen in Pokémon GO PvP?
Goldeen's recommended PvP moveset is Peck with Aqua Tail and Horn Attack.
Is Goldeen good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Goldeen is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #961.
What counters Goldeen in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria, Mimikyu and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Goldeen in Great League.
What is Goldeen weak to in Pokémon GO?
Goldeen is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).