ホネブーメランBone Boomerang

Battles Type  Ground Category  Physical PP  10(max. 16) Power  50 Accuracy  90% Priority  0 Does not makecontact Affected byProtect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected byMirror Move Affected byKing's Rock

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

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not aTM,TR,HM, orMove 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  2♥♥ Jamming  1♥ Badly startles Pokémon that used a move of the same type.

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

Bonemerang (Japanese:ホネブーメランBone Boomerang) is a damage-dealingGround-typemultistrike move introduced inGeneration I. It is one of thesignature moves ofCubone andMarowak.

Effect

Generation I

Bonemerang inflicts damage, hitting the target twice per use. Although only the first strike can be acritical hit, the second one will deal the same amount of damage.

Bonemerang will end immediately if the first strike breaks asubstitute.Bide will only acknowledge the second strike of this move.

Generation II

Each strike now does damage independently, consequently enabling either of them to be critical. Bonemerang will now hit again if the first strike breaks a substitute.

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

Generations III and IV

If the user is holding aKing's Rock orRazor Fang, each consecutive hit has an equal chance to cause the opponent toflinch.

Bonemerang can be used as the first move of aPokémon Contest combination, causingBone Club andBone Rush 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 ifBone Club orBone Rush was used in the previous turn.

Generations V to VII

If aFocus Sash activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. AFocus 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 hasWeak Armor orStamina, each strike will activate it.

Generation VIII

In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 ofPokémon Sword and Shield, Bonemerang could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it can be selected and functions as it did in previous generations.

Generation IX

Bonemerang cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Learnset

Byleveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
												SMUSUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	ZA
0104		Cubone		Monster		Monster	43	25	25	21	21	21	21	26	40	40	40
0105		Marowak		Monster		Monster	48	25	25	21	21	21	21	26	48	48	40
0105		Marowak Alolan Form		Monster		Monster							21	26	48		40
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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

Bonemerang strikes the enemy twice. Prior toSuper Mystery Dungeon, if a Pokémon faints from the first projectile, the second projectile will be able to hit a new target, and is still executed if aReviver Seed activates.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Bonemerang

★★★★★
Attack power	45.9619 (Hit 1), 52.30148 (Hit 2)
Charge time	0.58 seconds (Hit 1), 0.66 seconds
Range type	Shoot
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Monopoly: Pokémon Exclusive Kanto Edition

In the exclusive edition of Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition, Bonemerang is thePower Card belonging toCubone. Once per game, the player using Cubone may force an opponent to pay double the rent on one of their properties when they land on it.

Description

Games Description MDRB Strikes the target twice, even at a distance. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target using 2 attacks in a single turn, even at a distance. BSL はなれたポケモンに ２かいれんぞくで ダメージを あたえる MDGtI UNUSED SMD It even damages faraway Pokémon 2 times in a row. MDRTDX It damages even faraway Pokémon 2 times in a row. Monopoly: Pokémon Exclusive Kanto Edition The Bonemarangs[sic] strike twice! When an opponent lands on one of your properties, they have to pay double the rent due.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Giselle's Cubone Marowak Alvin's Cubone Alolan Marowak
The user throws the bone it holds like a boomerang. The bone loops around to damage the target twice—coming and going.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Cubone throws the bone that it is holding. The bone hits the opponent once, then returns to Cubone. Sometimes, the bone glows white when the attack is being used.
Giselle's Cubone	The School of Hard Knocks		Debut
Alvin's Cubone	Battling With a Clean Slate!		None
	Marowak throws the bone that it is holding. The bone hits the opponent once, loops around, and then hits the opponent again.
Otoshi's Marowak	Bad To The Bone		None
Luana's Marowak	Pokémon Double Trouble		None
Gavin's Marowak	From Brags to Riches		None
Oriba's Marowak	The Ole' Berate and Switch!		None
Jeffrey's Marowak	Gymbaliar!		None
	Alolan Marowak throws the bone that it is holding. The bone hits the opponent once, then returns to Alolan Marowak.
Kiawe's Marowak	Rescuing the Unwilling!		None

Pokémon Origins

Cubone Bone thrown
The user throws the bone it holds like a boomerang.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Cubone throws the bone that it is holding at the opponent. The bone then returns to Cubone.
Reina's Cubone	File 2: Cubone		Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Marowak Cubone Lucario
The user throws a bone like a boomerang at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Marowak throws its bone like a boomerang at the opponent. The bone always comes back to it.
Miles's Marowak	Whacked by Marowak!		Debut
	Cubone throws the bone it's holding like a boomerang at the opponent. The bone always comes back to it.
Crystal's Bonee	Surrounded by Staryu		None
	Lucario waves its arm and throws a bone at the opponent like a boomerang.
Riley's Lucario	Deprogramming Porygon-Z		Lucariocannot legally learn Bonemerang

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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

This article is part ofProject Moves and Abilities, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games.

• Moves
• Moves that can target any adjacent Pokémon
• Ground-type moves
• Tough moves
• Physical moves
• Generation I moves
• Moves in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
• Moves in Pokémon Rumble Rush
• Signature moves
• Multistrike moves
• Moves that can jam
• Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
• Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
• Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A