Goldva, historically localized as "Goldova" in older Spanish adaptations, commands the Patch Tribe as its chieftain and presides over the Shaman Fight, a 500-year tournament to crown the Shaman King. She is a diminutive elder with flowing gray hair, clad in ornate traditional Native American regalia, and rarely seen without her ceremonial pipe. The manga accentuates her witch-like demeanor with a crooked nose.

Her identity revolves around steadfast devotion to the Great Spirit, enforcing its mandates with unyielding resolve. She remains impartial throughout the Shaman Fight until declaring Hao Asakura victor, after which she prioritizes safeguarding him at any cost. The 2001 anime adaptation introduces a pragmatic dimension to her character, showcasing her attention to the economic profits generated by Patch vendors during the tournament’s second stage.

Goldva commands her guardian spirit, Big Chief—a Seirei-class deity embodying a past Patch leader—by channeling it through her pipe. This Over Soul serves both ceremonial and combat purposes. She directs Patch Officiants globally to assess contestants and monitors battles via Oracle Monitors. Notable decisions include validating tied matches, coordinating journeys to Patch Village, and announcing tournament progression.

Her story peaks during Hao’s coronation. After guiding him to the King’s Sanctuary, she intercepts assassins, deploying Big Chief to obliterate a rogue Golem. When Hao consumes the souls of her subordinates Lip and Rap, she confronts him, only to have her spirit and Big Chief annihilated and absorbed by him.

In *Shaman King: Flowers*, Goldva reemerges in spectral form, endorsing Hao’s choice to assign Asakura Hana’s guardian spirit and affirming his unchallenged rule.

Trivia notes her name originates from the element gold, aligning with the Patch Tribe’s tradition of naming members after periodic table elements.