Bomb

Bomb Artwork of Bomb Kirby for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Details First game Kirby Super Star (1996) Latest game Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) 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 Kirby Star Allies Kirby Fighters 2 Usage type Unlimited use Obtained from Enemies: Bomb-wielding Poppy Bros. Jr., Poppy Bros. Sr., bomb-wielding Perot, Balloon Bomber, Foley, Jungle Bomb, Skud, Balloon-Meister. 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. amiibo (Planet Robobot): Samus, Diddy Kong, Bowser Jr. Power(s) Produces and throws explosives Helper Poppy Bros. Jr. Similar to Robobot Armor Bomb Mode; Marx (as a Dream Friend)

This article is about the Copy Ability. For the item, see Bomb (object).

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 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 inhaled, 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

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 by themselves after this timer expires, including in Kirby's hands if he does not get rid of it fast enough. Due to their explosive nature, bombs are effective at dealing 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 fuses and melt Ice Blocks, 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 Effects can create quite surprising results such as the detonating throwing stars of Bomb-Cutter or the floating Bluster Bombs.

Game appearances

Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra

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 moveset in Kirby Super Star
★ Bomb angle depends on how long you hold Y.
Button	Skills
Y	Hold a bomb Throw a bomb Set a bomb (near enemy)
↓ + Y	Drop a bomb
Dash + Y	Straight throw

Bomb moveset in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Skill	Button execution
Ready Bomb	B
Bomb Throw	Ready Bomb + B *Set throw angle by holding B
Straight Throw	Dash + Bomb Throw
Bomb Drop	B near foe
Bomb Set	↓ + 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

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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.

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— 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.

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  Artwork of Bomb from Kirby Air Ride

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, bombs dropped by Bombar or bombs thrown by a Prank.

Bomb moveset in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Skill	Button execution
Ready Bomb	B
Bomb Throw	B after Ready Bomb
Target Throw	Ready Bomb, then ↑ or ↓ + B
Bomb Slide	Slide after Ready Bomb
Bomb Set	↓ + B
Straight Throw	Ready Bomb, then dash + B

Kirby: Squeak Squad

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Bomb Kirby has largely the same move-set as in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. However, he can also 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. There is no Fire Bomb combination like there is with Fire and Sword, as Bomb already has a fire effect by default.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the Bomb ability reappears with a similar move-set, 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, 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.

Bomb's Moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby: Planet Robobot while facing right
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description
Bomb Prep		Hold B	Kirby brings out a small bomb.
Bomb Throw		Release B 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 + B	Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
Bomb Drop		B next to foe	Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head immobilizing them.
Bomb Set		↓ + B	Kirby places a bomb in front of him.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Bomb appears as one of the selectable Copy Abilities in this game. Its move-set 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, unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It is obtainable by swallowing Poppy Bros. Jr., the missiles of Walker Waddle Dees with cannons, and many boss attacks involving explosives. It is also compatible with the Robobot Armor.

Kirby Battle Royale

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That pointed hat gives you the Bomb ability! You should use Bomb Dunk if you want to shock your foe!

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— 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

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 from other recent titles, Bomb can be infused with any of the five Power Effects to create elemental variants. Unlike in Kirby: Squeak Squad, a fiery bomb combination is possible here.

Bomb's Moveset in Kirby Star Allies
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	+ 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	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	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

Kirby Fighters 2

Bomb appears as one of the selectable abilities in this game. 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.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Bomb ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Bomb move-set in Kirby Fighters 2
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Damage (unmodified)
Bomb Prep	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	Release B during Bomb Prep	Kirby tosses the bomb, damaging any foe it hits.	13
Target Throw	Input direction during Bomb Prep	Kirby can angle his throw for greater accuracy before releasing.	N/A
Self-Destruct	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) 13 (to self)
Bomb Bowl	Dash + B	Kirby rolls his bomb forward along the ground, covering good distance and damaging any foe it collides with.	15
Bomb Drop	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	↓ + 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

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 will now gain an inner tube and coast along the surface, instead of sinking. During his adventures, Kirby can find blueprints, which can then can be taken to Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop to evolve the Copy 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 conjectural unless otherwise stated.

Bomb moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Move	Button execution	Description
Bomb Prep	Hold B	Kirby brings out a small bomb. Kirby cannot move while holding the bomb.
Target Throw	L-Stick during Bomb Prep	Kirby angles the trajectory of his throw, which is shown to the player.
Bomb Throw	Release B during Bomb Prep	Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
Bomb Bowl	Tilt L-Stick + B	Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
Bomb Kick	While touching unexploded bombs	Kirby in this form (and all his other forms and other characters) will kick unexploded bombs a fair distance.
Counter Bowl	B after dodging an attack	Kirby instantly uses Bomb Bowl, regardless of whether he is moving or not.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Bomb Screenshot of Bomb Kirby from Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Details First episode Kirby Takes the Cake Last episode Fright to the Finish Other episode(s) A Half-Baked Battle, Right Hand Robot, and Mumbies Madness Obtained from Inhaling a bomb Power(s) Throwing bombs

“

He is now...Bomb Kirby!

”

— 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 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 and Escargoon deliberately give Kirby this ability in order to free them all from the stomach of the monster Belly Buster.

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  Bomb Kirby returning one of his opponent Danger's bombs to him

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  Bomb Kirby standing on a nearby tree during an explosion

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby Super Star	Blast your enemies to bits! Take accurate aim and throw carefully. Your throw will be controlled by Y.
	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 KSS.jpg	Kirby: Squeak Squad	HOLD! THROW!! BOOM!!
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	Grab a bomb and hold the button to set the throw angle. Toss it and it'll go Ka-BOOM!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Prep a huge bomb, aim it, and--KA-BOOM! Get above your enemies and boom, boom, boom! Bowl a perfect BOOM!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Raise a huge bomb above your head, adjust the angle, and give it a toss. Blast, explode, and detonate from a distance! Or drop a bomb right next to an enemy. KABOOM!
	Kirby: Planet Robobot	Raise a huge bomb above your head, adjust the angle and give it a toss. Blast, explode, and detonate from a distance! Or drop a bomb right next to an enemy. KABOOM!
	Kirby Battle Royale	Throw a bomb and blow your foes away! A great ability for attacking from afar.
	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!
	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	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!

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy

Name	Image	Appears in	Description
Bomb Kirby		SNES: Kirby Super Star 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!

Gallery

Artwork

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  Kirby Super Star

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  Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

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  Kirby Air Ride

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  Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

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  Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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  Kirby Fighters Deluxe

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  Kirby Battle Royale

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  Render image of a rare hat for Bomb in Kirby Fighters 2

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  Figure from Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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  Treasure Road artwork from Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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  Artwork of the Bomb Throw card from Kirby no Copy-toru!

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  Artwork of the Double Bomb Throw card from Kirby no Copy-toru!

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  Artwork of the Bomb Bowl card from Kirby no Copy-toru!

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  Artwork of the Double Bomb Bowl card from Kirby no Copy-toru!

Sprites

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  Kirby Super Star

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  Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Ice Bomb from Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Ice Bomb with the White Spray Paint active from Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Thunder Bomb from Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Thunder Bomb with the Emerald Spray Paint active from Kirby: Squeak Squad

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  Ability Item from Kirby Super Star Ultra

Icons

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  Kirby Air Ride

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  Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

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  Kirby: Squeak Squad (Ice Bomb)

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  Kirby: Squeak Squad (Thunder Bomb)

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  Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Kirby Super Star Ultra (Copy Essence Deluxe)

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  Kirby Super Star Ultra (pause screen)

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  Kirby Super Star Ultra (Milky Way Wishes)

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  Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot

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  Kirby Battle Royale

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  Kirby Star Allies

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Screenshots

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Other

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  Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz

Videos

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Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ボム Bomu	Bomb
Traditional Chinese	炸彈 Zhàdàn	Bomb
Simplified Chinese	炸弹 Zhàdàn
Dutch	Bom	Bomb
French	Bombe	Bomb
German	Bomben	Bombs
Italian	Granata	Grenade
Korean	밤 Bam	Bomb
Polish	Bomba Bomb	Bomb —
Portuguese	Bomba	Bomb
Russian	Бомба Bomba	Bomb
Spanish	Bomba	Bomb