Goldie

Goldies are Boss Salmonids that appear in Salmon Run in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3.

Description
Goldies typically show up during Rush and Goldie Seeking, and may appear during Fog. Goldies are golden Salmonids that move faster, hit harder, and have higher health than Chums. Additionally, they grow progressively faster as they take damage. Mr. Grizz refers to them as 'the golden one'. During Rush, Goldies are the only boss Salmonid and will pursue the player surrounded with Glowflies. During this occurrence, they drop three Golden Eggs. However, these golden eggs drop scattered around where the Goldie died, instead of dropping in a clump like other Boss Salmonids. In Fog waves, as of Version, Goldies have a chance to drop either one, five, or ten Golden Eggs instead of three after defeating it. During Goldie Seeking, they are again the only boss Salmonid. The aim of the occurrence is to attempt to find the Goldie hiding in the Gushers. When found, the Goldie will attempt to run away. Given enough time, they will head towards another Gusher and dive into the underground waterways, and the next Gusher they will appear in is randomized. This is the only occurrence where the Goldie will get smaller as it loses Golden Eggs. Goldies are the only boss salmonids that will not have a Boss Salmonid alert when they arrive, but they make a unique eerie screeching sound and have a bright glow that can be seen from a good distance.

Trivia

 * Its design could possibly be a reference to Roman dolphin statues, as this Salmonid wears toga-like clothing and its scales have a swirly pattern.
 * In the Dutch version, Mr. Grizz refers the Goldie as a female, instead of "it" in English.
 * Goldies are the only boss salmonids that will not have a Boss Salmonid alert when they arrive.