Goldie

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

Description
Goldies typically show up during Salmon Rush and Goldie Seeking, and may rarely appear during Fog. Goldies are golden Chums that are faster, hit harder, and have high health. Additionally, they grow progressively faster as they take damage. Goldies also replace all Boss Salmonids during Salmon Rush. Goldies are taller than regular Chums. Mr Grizz refers to them as 'the golden one'. During Salmon Rush, Goldies are the only boss Salmonid and will pursue the player surrounded with Glowflies. During this occurrence, they drop three Golden Eggs. In Fog waves, as of version, Goldies have a chance to drop either 1, 5, or 10 Golden Eggs instead of three after defeating it. During Goldie Seeking, they are again the only boss Salmonid. The aim of the occurance 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 hide in another Gusher. If the player immediately opens this Gusher, the Goldie will emerge, but after a minute they will switch Gusher. This is the only occurance where the Goldie will get smaller as it loses scales. Goldies make an eerie screeching sound.

Trivia

 * Its design could possibly be a reference to Roman dolphin statues, as this Salmonid is wearing toga-like clothing and its scales have a swirly pattern.