10 Hardest Goldeen Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Goldeen’s patterned foils provide a different collecting challenge from its older reverse holos. Master Ball and Poké Ball versions can share artwork and number but remain distinct finishes. This guide compares their estimated English pack odds and keeps those differences visible.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Goldeen ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Goldeen pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldeen (Master Ball Pattern) 20/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,400 |
| 2 | Goldeen (Poke Ball Pattern) 20/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holofoil | ~1 in 300 |
| 3 | Goldeen 48/214Unbroken Bonds · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Goldeen 111/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Goldeen (045) 45/202Sword & Shield Base Set · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Goldeen (046) 46/202Sword & Shield Base Set · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 7 | Goldeen 78/147Aquapolis · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 150Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Goldeen 27/162BREAKthrough · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 140Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Goldeen 107/147Supreme Victors · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 140Rough estimate |
| 10 | Goldeen 84/130Diamond and Pearl · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 120Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Goldeen countdown
#10 · Goldeen
Diamond and Pearl · 84/130 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 120 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1.96 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Diamond and Pearl printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 119 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Goldeen
Supreme Victors · 107/147 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$3.23 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Supreme Victors printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 140 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Goldeen
BREAKthrough · 27/162 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.58 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This BREAKthrough printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 139 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#7 · Goldeen
Aquapolis · 78/147 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 150 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$22.92 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Aquapolis printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 151 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Goldeen (046)
Sword & Shield Base Set · 46/202 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.29 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Sword & Shield Base Set printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 165 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Goldeen (045)
Sword & Shield Base Set · 45/202 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.32 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Sword & Shield Base Set printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 165 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Goldeen
Expedition · 111/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$16.13 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#3 · Goldeen
Unbroken Bonds · 48/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.34 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This reverse holo offers a smaller collecting target alongside Unbroken Bonds’ GX chases. Its estimated chance concerns this particular number and finish, not the probability of finding any reverse holo.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 179 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#2 · Goldeen (Poke Ball Pattern)
Prismatic Evolutions · 20/131 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 300 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.38 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This entry ranks the Poké Ball Pattern version of 020/131. The ordinary and other patterned finishes are separate collecting targets. A shared artwork scan may not show the selected foil, so match the actual pattern as well as the number.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Special Illustration Rare odds are withheld because the source could not separate multi-SIR packs from ordinary packs. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#1 · Goldeen (Master Ball Pattern)
Prismatic Evolutions · 20/131 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,400 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$3.21 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Goldeen swims beneath a colourful burst of fireworks and reflections in this lively water scene. The ranked product is the Master Ball Pattern version of 020/131. Check the physical foil pattern, since the supplied picture is an artwork reference.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Special Illustration Rare odds are withheld because the source could not separate multi-SIR packs from ordinary packs. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
How we compare Goldeen pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Goldeen within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Goldeen pull-rate questions
Which Goldeen card is hardest to pull?
Goldeen (Master Ball Pattern) 20/131 (Prismatic Evolutions, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 1,400 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Goldeen ever released.
Will opening 1,400 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 1,400 independent packs gives an estimated 64.2% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Goldeen to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Goldeen guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Goldeen?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Goldeen promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Goldeen rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.