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{{Infobox-Copy Ability

|image=[[File:KatFL Bomb Kirby artwork.png|220px]]

|caption=Artwork of '''Bomb Kirby''' for ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.

|type= Unlimited use

|obtained='''Enemies''': Bomb-wielding [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], bomb-wielding [[Perot]], [[Balloon Bomber]], [[Foley]], [[Jungle Bomb]], [[Skud]], [[Balloon-Meister]].<br>'''Bomb projectiles''' from: [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]], [[Perot]], [[Bombar]], [[Jungle Bomb]], [[Combo Cannon]], [[Prank]], [[Wham Bam Jewel]], [[Mr. Dooter]], [[Bomb Machine]], [[Metal General]], [[HR-D3]], [[Clanky Woods]], [[Mecha Knight]] (and variants), [[Susie]], [[President Haltmann]], [[Balloon-Meister]], [[Sillydillo]].<br>'''[[amiibo]]''' <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]], [[mariowiki:Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong]], [[mariowiki:Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr.]]

|power= Produces and throws explosives

|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, upcoming)

== Characteristics ==

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 by 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 combinations and [[Power Effect]]s can create quite surprising results such as the detonating throwing stars of [[Bomb-Cutter]] or the floating Bluster Bombs.

|Ready Bomb

|Bomb Throw

|Target Throw

|Bomb Slide

|Bomb Set

|Straight Throw

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 bombe 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'' ===

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.

!colspan=3|Bomb's moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;

!Button Execution

| {{center|D-pad after Bomb Prep}}

|Allows you to set the throw angle.

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.

|Allows you to set the throw angle.

[[File:KFD Official Screenshot Hats.jpg|thumb|250px|Official screenshot of Bomb Kirby with the "Heart Bomb" hat in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'']]

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]].

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.

| Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head immobilizing them.

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. 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.

!colspan=4|Bomb move-set in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;

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. 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.

All attack names are conjectural unless otherwise stated.

!colspan="3"|Bomb moveset in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''&nbsp;

|Bomb Prep

|Kirby angles the trajectory of his throw, which is shown to the player.

|-

|Bomb Throw

|Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.

|Bomb Bowl

|Tilt L-Stick + B

|image=[[File:KRBaY Bomb Kirby.png|150px]]

|caption=Screenshot of '''Bomb''' Kirby from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''

|otherepisodes=[[A Half-Baked Battle]], [[Right Hand Robot]], and [[Mumbies Madness]]

|obtained=Inhaling a bomb

E51 Scene 24.png|Bomb Kirby returning one of his opponent [[Danger]]'s bombs to him

E51 Scene 26.png|Bomb Kirby standing on a nearby tree during an explosion

|[[File:USCover KSS.jpg|100px]]

|''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}}!''

!rowspan=1|Appears in

!rowspan=1|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!''

|plM=Bomb<br>{{-}}

|pt=Bomba<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Jogos/Nintendo-3DS/Kirby-Battle-Royale-1264661.html#Habilidades Nintendo Portugal - ''Kirby Battle Royale'']</ref><ref>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''</ref><ref>''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', A Half-Baked Battle</ref>