VGFacts

By now, any one who has played a Smash Bros game has encountered Goldeen when using a Pokeball.

When Goldeen is summoned, it'll use Splash. Some of you may be thinking, "Why isn't it Magikarp? Its synonymous with Splash!" While that my be true, there actually may be a reason as to why Goldeen uses Splash instead of Magikarp.

It's thought that Goldeen using Splash is a reference to the Pokemon anime, in which Misty's Goldeen, when outside of water, would do nothing but splash around hopelessly.


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My wailord is appreciative that Anime logic does not apply in game.

It sounds pretty good depending on how ya phrase it. It doesn't seem concrete, but I can definitely see it.

I highly doubt it. It's likely just in reference to the fact that Goldeen is also just a fish, and would be totally useless out of water. Unless it's been stated to be a reference, it likely just is what it is.