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Bomb
KRTDL Bomb.png
Artwork of Bomb Kirby for Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
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First game Kirby Super Star
Latest game Kirby Star Allies
Other game(s) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Battle Royale
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Enemies: Bomb-wielding Poppy Bros. Jr., Poppy Bros. Sr., bomb-wielding Perot, Balloon Bomber, Foley, Jungle Bomb, Skud.
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, Susie, President Haltmann.
Power(s) Produces and throws explosives
Helper Poppy Bros. Jr.
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Grab a bomb and hold the button to set the throw angle. Toss it and it'll go Ka-BOOM!
— In-game description

Bomb is a recurring Copy Ability that is characterized by the ability to use explosives in various ways once obtained. Bomb Kirby may throw, bowl, and drop explosive bombs for the purpose of defeating enemies, including aerial enemies. Bomb Kirby's only change in appearance is typically a blue hat, similar to Sword's hat. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and onward, however, the hat resembles a fireworks cone. Bomb may be obtained by swallowing bomb-based enemies or touching a Bomb Copy Essence.

Game appearances

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Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

Blast your enemies to bits! Take accurate aim and throw carefully. Your throw will be controlled by Y.
— Kirby Super Star pause caption

In Kirby Super Star and its remake Kirby Super Star Ultra, Bombs reappear with Kirby gaining typical bomb abilities, gained by swallowing a Poppy Bros. Jr. with a Bomb. Kirby may also summon Poppy Bros. Jr. as a helper by sacrificing his ability.

Bomb's Moveset in Kirby Super Star/Super Star Ultra  
Skill Button Execution
Ready Bomb
File:BombReady Ultra.png
B
Bomb Throw
File:BombThrow Ultra.png
Ready Bomb + B
*Set angle by holding B
Straight Throw
File:BombThrowStraight Ultra.png
Dash + Bomb Throw
Bomb Drop
File:BombSet Ultra.png
B near foe
Bomb Set
File:BombDrop Ultra.png
(down) + B

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

The Bomb ability makes its 3-D 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 Combos.

Kirby Air Ride

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

This ability appears in Kirby Air Ride. If Kirby inhales a bomb-inducing enemy, or if he touches a Copy Ability Panel, he receives this ability. By pressing A, he can throw the bomb, creating an explosion that gradually increases diameter. If the A button is pressed longer, the meter fills up more, allowing Kirby to throw farther. An arrow indicates where the bomb is going to land. Kirby can throw only one bomb if he gets this ability.

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.

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.
— Flavor text from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, the Bomb ability is one of the many obtainable abilities in the game. Unlike the precedents, however, Kirby gains the Bomb ability by inhaling Foleys or Pranks that throw bombs at Kirby.

Kirby: Squeak Squad

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby can obtain Thunder Bombs or Ice Bombs by mixing either the Spark ability with the Bomb ability or the Ice ability with the Bomb ability after obtaining an Ability Scroll. When used, the Thunder Bomb's explosion causes enemies near it to be electrified. It can also be used to electrocute metal in certain levels. When used, the Ice Bomb's explosion freezes enemies solid and can also be used to harden lava.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the Bomb ability reappears with a similar moveset, but aesthetic differences. Instead of wearing a floppy blue cap, Kirby wears a party popper-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 fuses and breaking ice blocks. They are no longer capable of doing so in modern titles starting with this game, unless equipped with the Sizzle Power Effect.

Bomb's Moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Skill Button Execution Description
Bomb Prep
Hold 1
Kirby brings out a small bomb.
Bomb Throw
Release 1 after bomb during Bomb Prep
Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
Target Throw
D-pad after Bomb Prep
Allows you to set the throw angle.
Self-Destruct
Bomb Prep...do nothing
Kirby lets the bomb explode in his hand, damaging all enemies around himself.
Bomb Bowl
Dash + 1
Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
Bomb Drop
1 next to foe
Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head immobilizing them.
Bomb Set
↓ + 1
Kirby places a bomb in front of him.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Bomb returns as an ability in this installment. However, it takes noticeably longer to deploy bombs in this game than it did in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. This was likely done to balance the ability for Kirby Fighters.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Bomb appears as one of the selectable Copy Abilities in this game. Its moveset is largely the same as it was in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Its unlockable 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 by designer Kenichiro Kita, this variant was designed to appeal to girls, as he thought the standard Bomb design appealed mainly to boys.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Bomb returns as an ability in this game. It is obtainable from Poppy Bros. Jr., as well as certain Waddle Dee Mechs. It is also compatible with the Robobot Armor.

Kirby Battle Royale

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 this multiplayer title. While its move-set has been simplified for the sake of balance, the essential functions of tossing bombs and planting bombs on foes remains intact.

Bomb's Moveset in Kirby Battle Royale  
Skill Button Execution
Bomb Throw
B
Big Bomb Throw
Hold/release B
Bomb Dunk
Y

Four 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.

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!
— Pause caption from Kirby Star Allies

Bomb returns in this title along with Poppy Bros. Jr. who is the Friend for that ability. In addition to the standard repertoire of attacks, Bomb can be infused with elements like Blizzard, Bluster or Zap.

Skill Button Execution Description Damage
(Star Bullet=52)
Elemental Damage
(x1.25)
Bomb Prep
Press and hold B
Kirby brings out a small bomb. 16 20
Bomb Throw
Release B during Bomb Prep
Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance. 26 32
Target Throw
D-pad or stick after Bomb Prep*
Kirby angles the trajectory of his throw, which is shown to the player. 26 32
Self-Destruct
Don't release bomb during Bomb Prep
Kirby lets the bomb explode in his hand, damaging all enemies around himself. N/A N/A
Bomb Bowl
Dash + B
Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies. 32 40
Bomb Drop
B near an enemy
Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head immobilizing them. 26 32
Bomb Set
↓ + B
Kirby places a bomb in front of him. 28 35

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Bomb Kirby appears as a collectible trophy.

Wii U Trophy Description

"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!

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ボム
Bomu
Bomb
Chinese 炸弹 (chs)
炸彈 (cht)
zhà dàn
Bomb
Dutch Bom Bomb
French Bombe Bomb
German Bomben Bombs
Italian Granata Grenade
Korean
Bam
Bomb
Spanish Bomba Bomb


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