Bone Rush (move)

Bone Rush ボーンラッシュ Bone Rush

Battles Type  Ground Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  30 Accuracy  90% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation II Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jam  0   A highly appealing move.

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  2 ♥♥ Allows performance of the same move twice in a row.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Effectiveness varies depending on when it is used.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Bone Rush (Japanese: ボーンラッシュ Bone Rush) is a damage-dealing Ground-type multistrike move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation IV, it was one of the signature moves of Cubone and Marowak.

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• Effect
  • Generation II
  • Generations III and IV
  • Generations V to VIII
  • Generation IX
    • Pokémon Champions
• Description
• Learnset
  • By leveling up
• In other games
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
  • Pokémon Rumble Rush
  • Pokémon UNITE
  • Description
• In animation
  • Pokémon animated series
• In the manga
  • Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
  • Pokémon Adventures
• In other generations
  • Core series games
  • Side series games
  • Spin-off series games
• Trivia
• In other languages

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Effect

Generation II

Bone Rush inflicts damage, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. There is a 37.5% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 37.5% chance that it will hit 3 times, a 12.5% chance that it will hit 4 times, and a 12.5% chance that it will hit 5 times. Each strike made has an equal chance to be a critical hit.

Bide and Counter will only acknowledge the last strike of this move.

If the user is holding a King's Rock, the final strike has a chance to cause the opponent to flinch.

Bone Rush has a base power of 25.

Generations III and IV

If the user is holding a King's Rock or Razor Fang, each consecutive hit has an equal chance to cause the opponent to flinch.

Bone Rush can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing Bone Club and Bonemerang to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Bone Club, Bonemerang, or Focus Energy was used in the previous turn.

Generations V to VIII

The accuracy of Bone Rush is increased from 80% to 90%. There is now a 35% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 35% chance it will hit 3 times, a 15% chance it will hit 4 times, and a 15% chance it will hit 5 times. The average total base power (including the 10% base miss chance) is now 69.8.

If a Focus Sash activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. A Focus Band can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent. Sturdy will activate with each hit if the defending Pokémon has a maximum HP of 1.

If the target has Weak Armor or Stamina, each strike will activate it.

Generation IX

Pokémon Champions

Bone Rush's base power was increased to 30.

Description

Games Description Stad2 A Ground-type attack. The attacker uses a bone to club the foe two to five times. GSC An attack that hits 2-5 times. RSE Strikes the foe with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times. FRLG The user strikes the foe with a bone in hand two to five times. ColoXD Strikes the target with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times. DPPtHGSSPBR The user strikes at the foe with a hard bone two to five times in a row. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row. SV The user attacks by striking the target with a hard bone. This move hits two to five times in a row. Champs The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Level
					II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
										SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0104		Cubone		Monster	41	41	37	37	37	51	29	29
0105		Marowak		Monster	53	53	43	43	43	65	31	31
0105		Marowak Alolan Form		Monster						65	31
0448		Lucario		Field Human-Like			19	19BW 29B2W2	29	29	36	36	36
0630		Mandibuzz		Flying				51	1, 51	1, Evo.	1, Evo.		Evo.
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Bone Rush inflicts damage, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. Each hit has a separate accuracy check, though the move will continue even when a hit fails. The move's critical-hit rate is reduced (2% in the Rescue Team, Explorers and Adventure Squad series).

Starting in Super Mystery Dungeon, if a Reviver Seed activates, the move will end.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 12 - 12 - 70% - Front Enemy Yes MDTDS 12 - 8 - 37.5% - Front Enemy Yes BSL 12 - 8 - 37.5% - Front Enemy Yes MDGtI 2 99 13 50 70% 90% Front Enemy Yes SMD 2 99 13 30 70% 90% Front Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Bone Rush

★★★★
Attack power	28.92975 (Hits 1-2), 38.573 (Hit 3)
Charge time	0.5 seconds (Hits 1-2), 0.56 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon UNITE

Bone Rush

Pokémon	Move Icon	Image	Level Learned	Cooldown	Description
Lucario			7	9s	Performs a combo attack with a bone, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon, shoving them, and applying an Extreme Speed mark. The final attack of the combo sends the bone flying. If this move is used again, the user rushes to the location of the bone, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokémon. Upgraded to Bone Rush+ when the Pokémon reaches Lv. 13. Upgrade: Using this move again will reset the cooldown for Extreme Speed or Power-Up Punch.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It hits two to five times in succession. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target using 2 to 5 attacks in a single turn. BSL てきポケモンに ２〜５かいれんぞくで ダメージを あたえる MDGtI SMD MDRTDX It damages an enemy 2 to 5 times in a row.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

The bone forming Lucario Mega Lucario Cubone
The user hits its opponent with a held bone.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Lucario puts its paws together and spreads them apart, creating a light green bone or two blue bones of energy. It then hits the opponent with it or them, respectively, or Lucario holds out its hands and creates a light green bone of energy.
Maylene's Lucario	Lost Leader Strategy!		Debut
Riley's Lucario	Saving the World From Ruins!		None
A Coordinator's Lucario	Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!		None
Korrina's Lucario	Mega Revelations!		None
Gurkinn's Lucario	Calling from Beyond the Aura!		None
Sorrel's Lucario	I Choose You!		None
	Mega Lucario puts out its paws together and spreads them apart, creating a light green or yellow bone of energy. It then hits the opponent with it, or Lucario holds out its hands and creates a light green bone of energy.
Korrina's Lucario	The Aura Storm!		None
Gurkinn's Lucario	The Aura Storm!		None
	Cubone's bone glows light blue and grows longer. It then hits the opponent with it.
Alvin's Cubone	Battling With a Clean Slate!		None

In the manga

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Lucario
The user punches the opponent repeatedly.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Lucario punches the opponent repeatedly.
Hiori's Lucario	A World Covered In Darkness		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Riolu Lucario Cubone
The user hits its opponent with a held bone.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Cubone spins bones rapidly on its both hands. It then hits the opponent with them.
Crystal's Bonee	Slick Slowking		Debut First mentioned in Surrounded by Staryu
	A bone of energy appears in Lucario's paws and it jumps into the air and brings the bone down onto the opponent's head.
Riley's Lucario	Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I		None
	Riolu spins a bone rapidly and mimics the actions of a helicopter blade.
Korrina's Riolu	Connecting with Gardevoir		Riolu cannot legally learn Bone Rush

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Trivia

• Bone Rush is the only bone-themed move to be learned by Pokémon other than Cubone and Marowak.

In other languages

Language		Title
Catalan		Atac Ossi
Chinese	Cantonese	骨棒亂打 Gwātpáahng Lyuhndá * 骨擊一氣 Gwāgīk Yāthei *
	Mandarin	骨棒亂打 / 骨棒乱打 Gǔbàng Luàndǎ * 骨擊一氣 / 骨击一气 Gǔjí Yīqì / Gǔjī Yīqì *
Czech		Kostní spěch
Dutch		Botraas
French		Charge OsVIII+ Charge-OsII–VII
German		Knochenhatz
Greek		Κυνηγετικό Κόκκαλο Kynigetikó Kókkalo
Hindi		हड्डी का वार Haddi Ka Waar
Italian		Ossoraffica
Korean		본러시 BonleosiIX+ 본러쉬 BonleoswiII, IV–VIII
Polish		Kościopęd
Portuguese	Brazil	Fúria de Ossos (games, XY030–present, TCG, manga) Sabre de Osso (DP067–DP068) Investida Óssea (DP066)
	Portugal	Varre Ossos
Romanian		Îngrămădire de Oase
Serbian		Napad Kostima
Spanish	Latin America	Hueso Veloz
	Spain	Ataque Óseo
Vietnamese		Thúc Xương

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