Editing Bomb

{{Good}}{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:KRtDLD Bomb.png|220px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Bomb Kirby''' for ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained=<small>Bomb-wielding [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], bomb-wielding [[Perot]], [[Balloon Bomber]], [[Foley]], [[Jungle Bomb]], [[Blowfish]], [[Rockn]], [[Pedo]], [[Skud]], [[Bolum]], [[Balloon-Meister]]<br>'''[[amiibo]]''' <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]], [[mariowiki:Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong]], [[mariowiki:Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr.]]</small>
|obtainedprojectile=<small>[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Perot]], [[Bombar]], [[Combo Cannon]], [[Kracko Jr.]], [[Prank]], [[Wham Bam Jewel]], [[Miracle Matter]], [[Mr. Dooter]], [[Bomb Machine]], [[Metal General]], [[HR-D3]], [[Masked Dedede]], [[Bronto Burt]] <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>, [[Clanky Woods]], [[Mecha Knight]] (and variants), [[Susie]], [[President Haltmann]], [[Balloon-Meister]], [[Rampaging Doomers]], [[Crowned Doomer]], [[Void]], [[Void Soul]], [[Master Crown (boss)|Master Crown]], [[Flowered Sectonia]], [[Soul of Sectonia]]</small>
|power=Produces and throws explosives
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''</small>
|helper=[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
|similar=[[Bomb Mode|Robobot Armor Bomb Mode]];<br>[[Marx#Kirby Star Allies|Marx]] (as a [[Dream Friend]])
}}
{{About|the [[Copy Ability]]|the item|[[Bomb (object)]]}}
'''Bomb''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which allows [[Kirby]] to produce and then toss an unlimited supply of round explosives at his opponents. Although it is among the simplest in terms of its moveset, the Bomb ability is quite versatile due to its emergent techniques, as Kirby can use the ability to repeatedly bear down on a strong opponent, leave bombs behind to detonate on their own to solve puzzles, or cover various positions around himself to keep his foes at bay. In early titles, Bomb also had a fiery property to it, allowing it to light [[fuse]]s, though this is no longer the case as of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. When Kirby gains the Bomb ability, he gains a dark blue fireworks cone hat, though in older titles, he would gain a blue floppy cap similar to the one for [[Sword]].

Bomb made its first appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', and subsequent appearances were patchy and varied until ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', where it would become standardized and attain mainstay ability status. Though many enemies and objects provide the Bomb ability when [[inhale]]d, its primary enemy representative is [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], who acts as the [[Helper]] representing the ability in both ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.

==Characteristics==
[[File:KSA Bomb demonstration.png|thumb|left|150px|Using the Bomb ability allows Kirby to duel at range with another bomb-throwing opponent.]]
Bomb is among the more versatile, unique, and difficult-to-master abilities in Kirby's arsenal due to revolving almost entirely around the deployment of explosives which are affected by gravity and other forces within the world. Unlike other abilities, which tend to involve many different powers and attacks, all of Bomb Kirby's moves start with pulling out a bomb as a distinct object. The rest comes down to how Kirby subsequently uses the bomb, whether it be a simple toss, rolling it along the ground, dropping it at his feet, or planting it right on an enemy's head. The bombs themselves have a timer, and will detonate on their own after this timer expires, including in Kirby's hands if he does not get rid of it fast enough. Bombs can deal substantial damage to enemies at a distance, and effective use of this ability will prevent most foes from getting anywhere near the pink puffball.

Despite its explosive nature, the Bomb ability does not normally have any elemental property associated with it (though prior to ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', it could be used to light [[fuse]]s and melt [[Ice Block]]s, much like [[Fire]]). However, in certain games, it is readily miscible with other abilities and powers, giving it a much larger range of versatility. This is particularly exemplified in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', where [[Power Combo]]s and [[Power Effect]]s can create quite surprising results such as the detonating throwing stars of [[Bomb-Cutter]] or the floating Bluster Bombs.
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==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Bomb Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]s holding bombs, [[Jungle Bomb]], [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], and some boss attacks.<br>The Poppy Bros. Jr. [[helper]] can also be made using Bomb.
|-
|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Rockn]], [[Pedo]], [[Skud]], [[Blowfish]], and some boss attacks.<br>Can be combined with itself or other abilities to make Power Combos.
|-
|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Balloon Bomber]].<br>The ability is single-use here.
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Foley]], [[Shadow Kirby|Bomb Shadow Kirby]], and some boss attacks.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Foley]] and some boss attacks.<br>Can be upgraded using an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]s holding bombs, [[Jungle Bomb]], [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], [[Perot]], and some boss attacks.<br>The Poppy Bros. Jr. [[helper]] can also be made using Bomb.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]] (or his bombs), [[Foley]], and some attacks from special enemies and bosses.<br>Has a [[Bomb Challenge|Challenge Stage]] devoted to it.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Foley]], and some boss attacks.<br>Also available in [[Kirby Fighters]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes.<br>Comes with an unlockable Rare Hat.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from many sources, but primarily [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Bronto Burt]]s carrying bombs, and [[Foley]].<br>Has a [[Bomb Mode|corresponding mode]] for the [[Robobot Armor]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes, though it needs to be unlocked in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] to be used there.<br>Comes with four unlockable pieces of Headgear.
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]] and some boss attacks.<br>Can be used to create a Poppy Bros. Jr. friend.<br>Can be given an elemental [[Power Effect]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes.<br>Comes with two unlockable Rare Hats.
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Foley]], [[Balloon-Meister]], and some boss attacks.<br>Can be [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolved]] into [[Chain Bomb]] and [[Homing Bomb]] or powered up.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]] (or his bombs), [[Foley]], and some attacks from special enemies and bosses. Still retains the same challenge stage dedicated to this ability.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[trophy]].
|}

===''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS RoMK Chapter 2 screenshot 10.png|thumb|200px|Kirby preparing to toss a bomb at [[Whispy Woods]] in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
The Bomb ability made its first appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', and also appears in the remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In these games, Kirby acquires the ability primarily through swallowing bomb-wielding [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]] (who also acts as the [[helper]] for the ability), but can also obtain them from [[Jungle Bomb]], [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], the [[Combo Cannon]]'s dropped bombs, and various [[Copy Essence]]s. ''Kirby Super Star'' set the standard for how the Bomb ability typically operates (though this standard would not be consistently followed or expanded upon until ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'').

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center"
!colspan=2 |Bomb moveset in ''Kirby Super Star'' &nbsp;
|-
|colspan=2 |★ ''Bomb angle depends on how long you hold'' '''{{color|#008cff|Y}}'''.
|-
!Button
!Skills
|-
|'''{{color|#008cff|Y}}'''
|style="text-align:left"|<nowiki/>
*Hold a bomb
*Throw a bomb
*Set a bomb (near enemy)
|-
|'''{{color|#008cff|↓}}''' + {{color|#008cff|Y}}'''
|Drop a bomb
|-
|''{{color|#39005a|Dash}}'' + '''{{color|#008cff|Y}}'''
|Straight throw
|}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center"
!colspan=2|Bomb moveset in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button execution
|-
| '''Ready Bomb'''<br>[[File:KSSU Bomb Kirby Ready Sprite.png]] 
| B
|-
| '''Bomb Throw'''<br>[[File:KSSU Bomb Kirby Throw Sprite.png]] 
| Ready Bomb + B<br>'''''*'''Set throw angle by holding B''
|-
| '''Straight Throw'''<br>[[File:KSSU Bomb Kirby Throw Straight Sprite.png]] 
| Dash + Bomb Throw 
|-
| '''Bomb Drop'''<br>[[File:KSSU Bomb Kirby Drop Sprite.png]] 
| B near foe 
|-
| '''Bomb Set'''<br>[[File:KSSU Bomb Kirby Set Sprite.png]] 
| ↓ + B
|}

===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
[[File:K64 Bomb demonstration screenshot.png|thumb|200px|Kirby using Bomb to dispatch some [[Bouncy]]s in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'']]
The Bomb ability makes its 3D debut in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Many different enemies provide this ability, including [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Skud]], [[Rockn]], and [[Blowfish]]. The Bomb ability can also be combined with itself and with other abilities to make potent explosive [[Power Combo]]s.

On its own, the Bomb ability is exceedingly simple in this game. When pressing and releasing B, Kirby pulls out a bomb and then tosses it forward in an arc, where it will immediately explode on impact (or detonate after about one second if it has not hit something by then). How long the player holds B will determine how high Kirby tosses the bomb: just tapping B causes Kirby to drop it at his feet, while holding it for a while causes him to toss it high and far, with varying trajectories in-between these two extremes. When the bomb explodes, the lingering explosion effect will deal damage for a little while after the explosion actually occurs. Kirby himself is not affected by these explosions.

===''Kirby Air Ride''===
{{Quote|This ability allows you to hurl bombs with just a press of A. The distance that you throw the bombs depends on how long you hold the button down.|''Kirby Air Ride'' North American instruction booklet, page 40}}
Bomb appears again in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', and can be obtained by swallowing [[Balloon Bomber]], collecting the appropriate Copy Panel, or getting it from a [[Copy Chance Wheel]]. Much like in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', the Bomb ability here is very simple: all the player needs to do is press and then release A to make Kirby toss the bomb, with holding A longer resulting in a further throw. An arrow appears in front of Kirby to show where the bomb will land, and a meter appears to visualize the power of the throw. Unlike in other games, the bomb ability here is single-use, as after it is thrown, Kirby immediately loses the ability. The explosion from the bomb is also very large, making it overall more similar to [[Crash]].

Interestingly, the instruction booklet seems to give the impression that the ability can be used more than once before being used up. This would be more in-line with Bomb's appearances elsewhere in the series.

<gallery>
KAR Bomb Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Bomb from ''Kirby Air Ride''
</gallery>

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:KaTAM Candy Constellation Room 2.png|thumb|Kirby using a bomb to solve a [[switch]] puzzle in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'']]
Bomb makes another appearance in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', here being very similar to its incarnation in ''Kirby Super Star''. Kirby can acquire this ability primarily from the new enemy [[Foley]], and from projectiles tossed by [[Prank]], [[Bombar]], and [[Wiz]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center"
!colspan=2|Bomb moveset in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' & ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button execution
|-
|'''Ready Bomb'''
|B
|-
|'''爆弾投げ'''<br>''Bomb Throw''
|B after Ready Bomb
|-
|'''Target Throw'''
|Ready Bomb, then ↑ or ↓ + B 
|-
|'''スライディング爆弾'''<br>''Sliding Bomb''
|[[Slide]] after Ready Bomb
|-
|'''仕掛け爆弾'''<br>''Booby Trap Bomb''<br>'''Bomb Set'''
|↓ + B
|-
|'''ダッシュ投げ'''<br>''Dash Throw''<br>'''Straight Throw'''
|Ready Bomb, then [[dash]] + B
|-
|'''急降下爆弾'''<br>''Dive Bomb''
|B + [[Dive Attack]]
|-
!colspan=4|<small>Facing Right. Japanese attack names are taken from the ''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.</small>
|}

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
Bomb also appears in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', where it is practically identical to how it was in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''. However, if Kirby collects the [[Ability Scroll]] for Bomb, he can combine the ability with [[Ice]] or [[Spark]] to create Ice Bomb and Thunder Bomb, respectively. Doing so allows him to toss bombs infused with those elements: ice bombs can freeze enemies and water, while thunder bombs electrify foes and send sparks along metal surfaces. Unlike with [[Sword]], there is no [[Fire]] Bomb combination, since Bomb already has fiery properties by default.

===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
[[File:KRtDL Bomb Challenge screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Kirby playing the [[Bomb Challenge]] in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'']]
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', the Bomb ability reappears with a similar move-set to its appearance in ''Kirby Super Star'', but notable aesthetic differences: instead of wearing a floppy blue cap, Kirby wears a fireworks cone-styled hat. In addition, the bombs now include star patterns on them, and feature a notable difference in functionality: in all previous games, the bombs had a flame effect, meaning they were capable of lighting [[fuse]]s and breaking ice blocks. They are no longer capable of doing so on their own in modern titles starting with this game.

''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' introduced some notable aspects of the Bomb ability, including the moves "Bomb Bowl" and "Self-Destruct". In this game, the primary provider is once again Poppy Bros. Jr., though other enemies provide this ability as well, like Foley, [[Bomb Machine]]'s missiles, [[Mr. Dooter]]'s bombs, and [[Metal General]] and [[HR-D3]]'s missiles. Bomb also gets its own [[Challenge Stage]]: the [[Bomb Challenge]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Bomb's moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' & ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution (KRtDL)
!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
!Description
|-
| '''Bomb Prep'''
| {{center|Hold 1}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y}}
| Kirby brings out a small bomb.
|-
| '''Bomb Throw'''
| {{center|Release 1 after bomb during Bomb Prep}}
| {{center|Release B/Y during Bomb Prep}}
| Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
|-
| '''Target Throw'''
| {{center|+ Control Pad after Bomb Prep}}
| {{center|L-stick during Bomb Prep}}
| The player can alter the trajectory of a thrown bomb before Kirby throws it.
|-
| '''Self-Destruct'''
| {{center|Bomb Prep...do nothing}}
| {{center|Don't release bomb during Bomb Prep}}
| Kirby lets the bomb explode in his hand, damaging all enemies around himself.
|-
| '''Bomb Bowl'''
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y}}
| Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
|-
| '''Bomb Drop'''
| {{center|1 next to foe}}
| {{center|B/Y near an enemy}}
| Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head immobilizing them.
|-
| '''Bomb Set'''
| {{center|↓ + 1}}
| {{center|↓ + B/Y}}
| Kirby places a bomb in front of him.
|-
|}

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Bomb returns as an ability in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', with the same move-set as it had in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. However, it takes noticeably longer to deploy bombs in this game than it did in its previous appearance. This was likely done to balance the ability for the [[Kirby Fighters]] [[Sub-Game]], which Bomb also appears in.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Bomb's Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;<br><small>while facing right</small>
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
|-
|'''Bomb Prep'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Bomb Prep clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Hold B}}
|Kirby brings out a small bomb.
|-
|'''Bomb Throw'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Bomb Throw clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Release B after bomb during Bomb Prep}}
|Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
|-
|'''Target Throw'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Target Throw clip.png]]}}
|{{center|D-pad after Bomb Prep}}
|Allows the player to set the throw angle.
|-
|'''Self-Destruct'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Self-Destruct clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Bomb Prep...do nothing}}
|Kirby lets the bomb explode in his hand, damaging all enemies around himself.
|-
|'''Bomb Bowl'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Bomb Bowl clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
|-
|'''Bomb Drop'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Bomb Drop clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B next to foe}}
|Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head immobilizing them.
|-
|'''Bomb Set'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Bomb Set clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B}}
|Kirby places a bomb in front of him.
|-
|}

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
[[File:KFD DDDD Miiverse - KFD Rare Hats.jpg|thumb|250px|Official screenshot of Bomb Kirby with the "Heart Bomb" hat in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'']]
Bomb appears as one of the selectable Copy Abilities in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', carrying over its look and functionality from the original Kirby Fighters. Its unlockable [[Kirby Fighters Deluxe#Rare Outfits|Rare Outfit]] has a similar design to the default hat, with an orange-and-purple diamond motif, a heart-shaped gem in its center, and a flashy pom pom on top; the bombs themselves are also adorned with hearts. According to a Miiverse post quoting designer Kenichiro Kita, this variant was designed to appeal to girls, as he thought the standard Bomb design appealed mainly to boys.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171108043211/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqGZlHo6Fw Miiverse post by Satoshi Ishida on 10/02/2014, 12:31 PM on Archiverse]</ref>

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Bomb returns as an ability in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', unchanged from its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. It is obtainable by swallowing [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], the missiles of [[Walker Waddle Dee]]s with cannons, and many boss attacks involving explosives. It is also [[Bomb Mode|compatible]] with the [[Robobot Armor]].

===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{quote|That pointed hat gives you the Bomb ability! You should use Bomb Dunk if you want to shock your foe!|[[Knuckle Joe]]'s comment in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
Bomb returns as one of the starter abilities for ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. While its moveset has been simplified for the sake of balance, the essential functions of tossing bombs and planting bombs on foes remains intact.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=2|Bomb's Moveset in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution
|-
| '''Bomb Throw'''
| {{center|B}}
|-
| '''Big Bomb Throw'''
| {{center|Hold/release B}}
|-
| '''Bomb Dunk'''
| {{center|Y}}
|-
|}

Four [[Costumes|alternate pieces of headgear]] exist for the Bomb ability. These are the "Foley Cap", the "Bomb Cap", the "Boom Cap", and the "[[Qbby]] Cap". The Qbby Cap can only be obtained by scanning the Qbby [[amiibo]].

<gallery>
KBR Foley Cap.png|Foley Cap, from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Bomb Cap.png|Bomb Cap
KBR Boom Cap.png|Boom Cap
KBR Qbby Cap.png|Qbby Cap, obtainable by scanning Qbby's amiibo
</gallery>

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Bluster Bomb demonstration screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Kirby rising up into the air using a [[Power Effect|Bluster]] Bomb in ''Kirby Star Allies'']]
Bomb returns in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' along with [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], who is the [[Helper|Friend]] for that ability. In addition to the standard repertoire of attacks from other recent titles, Bomb can be infused with any of the five [[Power Effect]]s to create five elemental variants. Unlike in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', a fiery bomb combination is possible here. Notably, if the Power Effect on Bomb changes, any bombs that were already on the field will turn into the new elemental variant.

Of the possible combinations, the most notable one is Bluster Bomb, which gives Kirby or Poppy Bros. Jr. the ability to toss bombs that fall gently downward, extending their reach or letting them linger in the air as hazards for enemies. In addition, when holding a Bluster Bomb, the holder will float upward if they are in the air, including allies who just picked up bombs that Kirby or Poppy Bros. Jr. tossed.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|Bomb's Moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
! Damage<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
! Elemental Damage<br>(x1.25)
|-
| '''Bomb Prep'''
| {{center|Press and hold B}}
| Kirby brings out a small bomb.
|16
|20
|-
| '''Bomb Throw'''
| {{center|Release B during Bomb Prep}}
| Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
|26
|32
|-
| '''Target Throw'''
| {{center|+ Control Pad or Control Stick after Bomb Prep*}}
|Kirby angles the trajectory of his throw, which is shown to the player.
|26
|32
|-
| '''Self-Destruct'''
| {{center|Don't release bomb during Bomb Prep}}
| Kirby lets the bomb explode in his hand, damaging all enemies around himself. In this title, Kirby is unable to be harmed by a self-destructing bomb.
|N/A
|N/A
|-
| '''Bomb Bowl'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
|32
|40
|-
| '''Bomb Drop'''
| {{center|B near an enemy}}
| Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head, immobilizing them until it goes off.
|26
|32
|-
| '''Bomb Set'''
| {{center|↓ + B}}
| Kirby places a bomb in front of him.
|28
|35
|}

===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Bomb appears as one of the selectable abilities in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', retaining its properties from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''. Along with [[Sword]] and [[Staff]], it is available for use right from the start. Its move-set is nearly identical to that of previous titles, but damage values have been adjusted. Notably, Kirby can now harm himself with his Self-Destruct technique, like he could in games prior to ''Kirby Star Allies''. In this game, Bomb has two unlockable [[Costumes|Rare Hats]]: the first one is the Heart Bomb hat from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', while the second is a new one, the Pirate's Tricorn, which lets Kirby toss bombs with skull and crossbones on them.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Bomb ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Bomb Mizuumi Wiki's page].

====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Bomb move-set in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
! Damage (unmodified)
|-
| '''Bomb Prep'''
| {{center|Press and hold B}}
| Kirby pulls out a bomb. While holding it, Kirby can still move around as normal, but cannot hover. It can be released using Bomb Throw or Bomb Bowl.
| N/A
|-
| '''Bomb Throw'''
| {{center|Release B during Bomb Prep}}
| Kirby tosses the bomb, damaging any foe it hits.
| 13
|-
| '''Target Throw'''
| {{center|Input direction during Bomb Prep}}
| Kirby can angle his throw for greater accuracy before releasing.
| N/A
|-
| '''Self-Destruct'''
| {{center|Don't release bomb during Bomb Prep}}
| After about 10 seconds, the bomb will go off in Kirby's hand, damaging himself and any foe nearby.
| 26 (to foe) <br>13 (to self)
|-
| '''Bomb Bowl'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby rolls his bomb forward along the ground, covering good distance and damaging any foe it collides with.
| 15
|-
| '''Bomb Drop'''
| {{center|B near an enemy}}
| Kirby plants a bomb on a foe's head, forcing that foe to stop for a moment and then get hit by the explosion.
| 14
|-
| '''Bomb Set'''
| {{center|↓ + B}}
| Kirby places a bomb right in front of him, and can drop them if doing so from the air or the edge of a platform. It will go off after about 3 seconds or if a foe collides with it.
| 13
|}

===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Point of Arrival screenshot 06.png|thumb|250px|Bomb Kirby rolling bombs down a slope to defeat a [[Kabu]] in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'']]
Bomb appears in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. In this game, the bombs Kirby throws have a new look, now a lighter blue in coloration and much larger. Kirby can still use familiar moves like Bomb Throw and Bomb Bowl, and he can no longer self-destruct with any bomb. Notably, bombs tossed into [[water (environment)|water]] will now gain an inner tube and coast along the surface, instead of sinking. In addition, unexploded bombs on the ground can be kicked by Kirby or [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]. During his adventures, Kirby can find [[blueprint]]s, which can then be taken to [[Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop]] to [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolve the Bomb ability into new forms]]: [[Chain Bomb]] lets Kirby throw multiple bombs whose explosions last longer and go off all at once upon enemy contact, while [[Homing Bomb]] lets Kirby throw chain bombs that home in on enemies.

This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes Chain Bomb once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.

====Moveset====
All attack names are taken from the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide''. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!colspan="4"|Bomb moveset in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''&nbsp;
|-
!Move
!Button execution
!Description
!Damage<ref>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tfx7jTmAHFRo9qNrSjhq0X-a_O8UQ8U8unIv5uOUFlU/edit#gid=2024151090 ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' Research Data document]</ref>
|-
|'''ばくだんなげ'''<br>''Bomb Throw''
|Press B, or release B after Target Throw
|Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
|rowspan="3"|18 (collision)<br>16 (explosion)
|-
|'''ねらってなげる'''<br>''Aim Throw''<br>'''Target Throw'''
|Hold B
|Kirby angles the trajectory of his throw, which is shown to the player. It can be adjusted with the L-Stick.<br>This move is referred to as '''Aim and Throw''' when the hint movie showing it in action is displayed.
|-
|'''ストライクボウル'''<br>''Strike Bowl''<br>'''Bomb Bowl'''
|Tilt L-Stick + B or B after [[dodge|dodging]] an attack
|Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
|}
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==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability
|image=[[File:KRBaY Bomb Kirby artwork.png|150px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Bomb''' Kirby from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
|firstepisode=[[Kirby Takes the Cake]]
|lastepisode=[[Fright to the Finish]]
|otherepisodes=[[A Half-Baked Battle]], [[Right Hand Robot]], [[Mumbies Madness]] and [[A Sunsational Puzzle]]
|obtained=Inhaling a bomb, cannonball, or missile
|power=Throwing bombs
}}
{{Quote|He is now...Bomb Kirby!|[[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]] in [[Kirby Takes the Cake]]}}
'''Bomb''' is one of the recurring Copy Abilities in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', first appearing in the season 2 finale episode [[Kirby Takes the Cake]]. When [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] gains this ability, he is given a blue cap similar to the [[Sword]] cap, and resembling his in-game appearance prior to ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. With the Bomb ability, Kirby is able to conjure bombs out of thin air and toss them at his opponents to attack. He can also return enemies' bombs to them.

In [[A Half-Baked Battle]], [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]] deliberately give Kirby this ability in order to free them all from the stomach of the [[monster]] [[Belly Buster]].

<gallery>
KRBaY Bomb Kirby.png|Screenshot of Kirby after just obtaining the Bomb ability
KRBaY E051 Bomb Kirby rallying screenshot.png|Bomb Kirby returning one of his opponent [[Dangerous Bomb]]'s bombs to him
KRBaY E051 Bomb Kirby on a tree screenshot.png|Bomb Kirby standing on a nearby tree during an explosion
E57 Scene 30.png|Bomb Kirby tossing bombs around the inside of [[Belly Buster]]'s stomach
E78 Scene 38.png|Bomb Kirby facing off against the militarized [[Escar-droid]] while riding his [[Warp Star]]
E84 Scene 29.png|Bomb Kirby positioning [[Mumbies]] towards the sun while on the Warp Star
E85 Scene 29.png|Bomb Kirby tossing bombs at [[Ozomashii]] while riding on his Warp Star
</gallery>

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==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''Blast your enemies to bits! Take accurate aim and throw carefully. Your throw will be controlled by {{color|blue|Y}}.''
|-
|[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''Use B to pull out a bomb, and press B again to throw it. Move the +Control Pad to change where to throw it.''
|-
|[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''HOLD! THROW!! BOOM!!''
|-
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''{{color|red|Grab}} a bomb and hold the {{color|red|button}} to set the throw {{color|blue|angle}}. Toss it and it'll go {{color|blue|Ka}}-{{color|red|BOOM}}!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''Prep a {{color|red|huge}} bomb, {{color|red|aim}} it, and--{{color|red|KA-BOOM}}! Get above your enemies and {{color|red|boom, boom, boom}}! Bowl a perfect {{color|red|BOOM}}!''
|-
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''Raise a {{color|orange|huge}} bomb above your head, adjust the {{color|orange|angle}}, and {{color|orange|give it a toss}}. Blast, explode, and detonate from a distance! Or drop a bomb right next to an enemy. {{color|orange|KABOOM}}!''
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|'''American English:''' ''Raise a {{color|orange|huge bomb}} above your head, adjust the {{color|orange|angle}}, and give it a toss. {{color|orange|Blast}}, {{color|orange|explode}}, and {{color|orange|detonate}} from a distance! Or drop a bomb right next to an enemy. {{color|orange|KABOOM}}!''
'''British English:''' ''Raise a {{color|orange|huge bomb}} above your head, adjust the {{color|orange|angle}} and throw! {{color|orange|Detonate}} from afar...or drop a bomb right next to an enemy. {{color|orange|BOOM}}!''
|-
|[[File:KBR box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''Throw a bomb and blow your foes away! A great ability for attacking from afar.''
|-
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''Anyone can pick up a bomb, and if it rolls over terrain covered with friendly fire or water, the bomb will transform! For a surprise attack, infuse bombs with wind to make them float!''
|-
|[[File:KatFL box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|'''Figure description:'''<br>
''Hold down the button to aim and throw. Got it? Hold, aim, throw! Throw, hit, BOOM! You can run and throw them too, or roll them ahead of you to get an explosive strike!''<br><br>
'''Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee:'''<br>
''To use the Bomb ability, {{color|red|hold down B}} to aim, then release it to throw a bomb forward.''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''Prep a firework bomb, {{color|red|aim}} it, and...{{color|red|KA-BOOM}}! Get above your enemies and {{color|red|boom, boom, boom}}! Bowl a perfect {{color|red|BOOM}}!''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Name
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Appears In/Related Games
!rowspan=1|American English description
!rowspan=1|British English description
|-
|Bomb Kirby
|[[File:Smash Wii U Bomb Kirby Trophy.png|150px]]
|'''SNES:''' ''Kirby Super Star''<br>'''3DS:''' ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
|''When he copies the Bomb ability, Kirby gets to don a stylish hat just like Poppy Bros. Jr. The hat's appearance varies a little from game to game, but the ability itself is always pretty much the same: pull out a bomb, throw it, BOOM! Careful, though—if you hang on to the bomb for too long, you'll go BOOM yourself!''
|''When he copies the Bomb ability, Kirby gets to don a stylish hat just like Poppy Bros. Jr. The hat's appearance varies a little from game to game, but the ability itself is always pretty much the same: pull out a bomb, throw it, BOOM! Careful, though – if you hang on to the bomb for too long, you'll go BOOM yourself!''
|}

==Gallery==
{{Main|Bomb/gallery}}
<gallery>
KSS Bomb.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star''
KSS Bomb Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star''
K64 A Bomb.png|Screenshot from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
KatAMBomb.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
KSSU Bomb artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
Bomb KSSU pause icon.png|Pause screen icon from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KRtDL Bomb Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KBR Bomb artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ボム
|jaR=Bomu
|jaM=Bomb
|es=Bomba
|esM=Bomb
|fr=Bombe
|frM=Bomb
|nl=Bom
|nlM=Bomb
|de=Bomben
|deM=Bombs
|it=Granata
|itM=Grenade
|zhTrad=炸彈
|zhTradR=Zhàdàn
|zhSimp=炸弹
|zhSimpR=Zhàdàn
|zhM=Bomb
|ko=밤
|koR=Bam
|koM=Bomb
|pl=Bomba<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/kirby-planet-robobot/ Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'']</ref><br>Bomb<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/kirbystarallies Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby Star Allies'']</ref>
|plM=Bomb<br>-
|pt=Bomba
|ptM=Bomb
|ru=Бомба
|ruR=Bomba
|ruM=Bomb
|th=Bomb<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeDQ2_uWPK0 Southeast Asian version of the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' Overview Trailer w/ Thai subtitles]</ref>
|thM=-
}}

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