Bowser Bomb (move)

Bowser Bomb, in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Bowser Bomb is an attack that is used by Bowser in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. It is executed by pressing Down + . When performing the move, Bowser jumps forward diagonally and smashes down on the ground, damaging any opponents under him and launching them into the air. The shock wave upon landing can also deal damage to nearby fighters, but its range is often limited.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U has two new variations on the move:

Turbulent Bomb (known as Turbulence Bomb in PAL regions) pushes back opponents near Bowser as he lands, in exchange for less damage and knockback.

Slip Bomb trips any opponents near Bowser as he lands, in exchange for slightly less damage.

Bowser Bomb is also Mini Bowser's special move in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge.

The move is based on one of Bowser's attacks in Super Mario Bros. 3, in which the Koopa King Ground Pounds where Mario or Luigi is standing. In fact, the position Bowser gets into when using Bowser Bomb is even borrowed from Super Mario Bros. 3.