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* The ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' moves Explosion and Selfdestruct, unless you're a ghost-type. [[DeathOrGloryAttack They're powerful moves but always faint the user in exchange.]] Can get a bit squicky when you imagine a Pokémon the size of Snorlax or Wailord using Selfdestruct.
** Those moves made it in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' as one of Greninja's custom special attacks. Unusually for the trope, Greninja himself is immune to the blast and can do it whenever he wants.

** Blast is an element in that accumulates on a monster every time an attack connects until it reaches a certain threshold, like most "ailment" type elements. Unlike most elements, rather than a poison or paralysis effect, Blast simply creates an explosion which deals a large amount of damage at a single spot, good for breaking off and harvesting monster parts.
** Several creatures have some method of creating explosions. Brachydios, the cover mascot of ''Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate'', covers its foes in slime that explodes after a few seconds. When the monster is enraged, its slime loses the delay and its punches just explode on contact.

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-->-- '''ComicBook/BuckyBarnes''', ''ComicBook/HouseOfM: ComicBook/CaptainAmerica''

* In ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'', Bambietta Basterbine is actually codenamed E for "The Explode." She creates balls of reiatsu that enter objects and people and cause them to explode.
** In the final arc, is revealed that Kensei Muguruma's Zanpakuto, [[KnifeNut Tachikaze]] releases a RazorWind which blows up anything it touches, while the Bankai [[PowerFist Tekken Tachikaze]] pretty much does the same thing, only to anything getting punched by Kensei.

* In ''Webcomic/TouhouNekokayou'', [[OriginalCharacter Masha Kinoko's]] power (apart from [[GreenThumb "manipulation of fungus"]]) is "creating explosions" due to the specific type of MagicMushroom she was [[MushroomMan "born" from]].

* Carval Jarvok, from ''Webcomic/{{Heartcore}}'', can use [[BloodyMurder his volatile salamander blood]] to create bombs.

* The ComicBook/TheNewUniverse setting has a couple of examples.

** Blow-Out's equivalent in the ''ComicBook/{{Newuniversal}}'' reboot seems to have the same abilities.

* The ComicBook/TheNewUniverse line has a couple of examples.

* The ComicBook/NewUniverse line has a couple of examples.

** Blow-Out's equivalent in the ''ComicBook/Newuniversal'' reboot seems to have the same abilities.

* Certain items in ''VideoGame/{{Wynncraft}}'' have the Exploding identification, which grants a chance for a mob to [[DefeatEqualsExplosion explode upon defeat]], dealing NonElemental damage to other nearby creatures. However, the [[https://wynncraft.fandom.com/wiki/Scarlet_Veil Scarlet Veil]], a very rare helmet, instead gives this chance to explode to ''each hit,'' and has a singularly badass item description:
-->''"You're seeing red... Time to see more of it."''

* Carval Jarvok, from ''Webcomic/{{Heartcore}}'', can use [[BloodMagic his volatile salamander blood]] to create bombs.

->''"You're seeing red... Time to see more of it."''

* The title characters of ''VideoGame/SplosionMan'' and ''VideoGame/MsSplosionMan''.
* ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands}}'' - The Explosive Artifact, for [[TheBerserker Brick]] and [[FeatheredFiend Bloodwing]], who then can make explosions and detonate their enemies with their fists and beak (respectively). In-game, Explosion is considered NonElemental damage: it deals above-average damage to most sources without any penalties to either health, armor or shields. In ''VideoGame/Borderlands2'', Krieg the Psycho can gain the ability to make his enemies explode when they die.
* There is a magical item in ''VideoGame/AgeOfWonders 2'' that turns the hero wielding it, picture this, into a reusable suicide bomber.
* In ''Franchise/TouhouProject'', this is usually how the fandom portrays [[AxCrazy Flandre]] [[PersonOfMassDestruction Scarlet's]] powers over destruction to work since they were never shown ingame.
* ''VideoGame/DragonsWake'': In addition to a flamethrower-like BreathWeapon attack the player can also spit exploding fireballs.
* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', there's a mask called the Blast Mask. In theory it's a tradeoff-- an infinitely-usable bomb, but with no way for you to avoid taking damage from the blast yourself. In practice, however, it pretty much makes regular bombs obsolete, due to the fact that [[GoodBadBugs you can avoid taking damage by having your shield raised]]. [[ViolationOfCommonSense Despite the explosion originating from]] ''[[ViolationOfCommonSense your face]]''.
* ''VideoGame/HyperPrincessPitch'''s mother, the [[OddJobGods Goddess of Explosions]].
* ''VideoGame/NuclearThrone'': Melting's special ability is to detonate enemy corpses, turning them into explosive traps. One of his Ultra Mutations upgrades this by allowing him to blow up enemies who are at low enough health, turning them into his {{action bomb}}s.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'', one of Amaterasu's powers is the ability to create bombs at will to destroy weak walls or harm enemies which she gains from Bakugami, the God of Explosive Force.
* Hisahide of ''VideoGame/SengokuBasara'' specializes in creating explosions by tossing gunpowder at his enemies and igniting them with a snap of his fingers.
* In the ''VideoGame/PaperMario'' series, Bob-omb party members like [[VideoGame/PaperMario64 Bombette]] and [[VideoGame/PaperMarioTheThousandYearDoor Admiral Bobbery]] fall under this by having a lot of explosion-based attacks. Notably as a species, as long as they're a friendly Bob-omb, they're not as much of an ActionBomb due to being able to explode without repercussion.
* The ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' moves Explosion and Selfdestruct. Unless you're a ghost-type. They're powerful moves but always faint the user in exchange. Can get a bit squicky when you imagine a Pokémon the size of Snorlax or Wailord using Selfdestruct.
** Those moves made it in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' as one of Greninja's custom special attacks. Unusually for the trope, Greninja himself is immune to the blast and can do it whenever he wants.
* Cole [=McGrath=] from ''VideoGame/InFamous'' can use his [[ShockAndAwe power over electricity]] to pack kinetic energy into his moves. Most relevant are his grenade and rocket attacks.

* ''VideoGame/KingdomsOfAmalurReckoning'' has the RPG elements of FireIceLightning , except fire effect are more ''boom'' and less ''fwoosh'', with even the flaming blade weapons making small explosions on contact. The starter fire spell isnt even a {{Fire Ball|s}} or stream of flames, but 'tagging' enemies with the spell and remotely detonating them.
* ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'':
** Blast is an element in that accumulates on a monster every time an attack connects until it reaches a certain threshold, like most "ailment" type elements. Unlike most elements, rather than a poison or paralysis effect, Blast simply creates an explosion which deals a large amount of damage at a single spot, good for breaking off and harvesting monster parts.
** Several creatures have some method of creating explosions. Brachydios, the cover mascot of ''Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate'', covers its foes in slime that explodes after a few seconds. When the monster is enraged, its slime loses the delay and its punches just explode on contact.
* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowIV'': A DLC pack gives you the "Explosion" element for your superpowers. Particularly noteworthy is the Explosion [[HandBlast Blast]], which is basically ChainLightning but with stuff blowing up: it shoots a projectile that explodes upon hitting something, and anyone caught in that explosion also blows up, then anyone caught in ''their'' explosions blows up...
* ''VideoGame/ShantaeRiskysRevenge'': The higher level Puff spells lets Shantae summon movable clouds that explode for a lot damage after a few seconds.
* ''VideoGame/{{Kirby}}'': The Poppy Bros are playful-looking enemies that give you the bomb ability when inhaled by the titular pink puffball.
%%** The Bomb ability is another example.
* ''VideoGame/EpicBattleFantasy'' eventually introduced "Bomb" to the roster of elemental powers of the game, performed through bombs but also weapons and techniques. Usually causes the status effect "Staggered", which means the target will suffer doubled damage from the next attack.

* ''VideoGame/{{Sundered}}'' has Eschaton Cultists, which attack by creating delayed magical explosions in the player's vicinity.

* ''Fanfic/DreamingOfSunshine'' gives Shikako this as her preffered method of combat. Though the reader never finds out exactly how it began, [[NoodleIncident or how she earned her reputation as a]] MadBomber.

** Mr. 5 from has a Devil Fruit power, allowing him to make any part of his body explode at will (without harming himself). Because of how One Piece [[SwissArmySuperpower treats its powers,]] this means he can even breathe into an empty gun chamber to make explosive bullets. His preferred method of attack is flicking his boogers at people.

** In a variant, Gladius of Donquixote Family ate the Pop-Pop Fruit, which gives him the power to make any object he touches to inflate and then pop, releasing shrapnels of varying intensity depending on the object popped. At his best, he can make ''the ground itself'' pop.

[[StockSuperpowersIndex Superpowers]] that involve [[StuffBlowingUp creating explosions]]. Can overlap with WhyAmITicking, PlayingWithFire, and LudicrousGibs. See also ActionBomb. Villainous and/or mentally insane users are considered {{Mad Bomber}}s. For the non-superpower equivalent see ThrowDownTheBomblet. [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] someone who is having a good time, nor someone [[OutWithABang who goes out in coitus]].

* A DLC pack for ''VideoGame/SaintsRowIV'' gives you the "Explosion" element for your superpowers. Particularly noteworthy is the Explosion [[HandBlast Blast]], which is basically ChainLightning but with stuff blowing up: it shoots a projectile that explodes upon hitting something, and anyone caught in that explosion also blows up, then anyone caught in ''their'' explosions blows up...
* In ''VideoGame/{{Shantae}}: Risky's Revenge'', the higher level Puff spells lets Shantae summon movable clouds that explode for a lot damage after a few seconds.
* ''VideoGame/{{Kirby}}'' has the Poppy Bros, who are playful-looking enemies that give you the bomb ability when inhaled by the titular pink puffball.
** The Bomb ability is another example from the ''Kirby'' series.
** Averted for the Bomber enemy, which is an ActionBomb, wielding the Crash ability.

* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', there's a mask called the Blast Mask. It's pretty much ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. It doesn't have a whole lot of uses, but it does help out if you're low on bombs, or want to conserve. The only real problem is that when you use the mask, it [[CastFromHitPoints cuts down on your life.]] Unless you're using your [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe shield]] at the same time.

[[StockSuperpowers Superpowers]] that involve [[StuffBlowingUp creating explosions]]. Can overlap with WhyAmITicking, PlayingWithFire, and LudicrousGibs. See also ActionBomb. Villainous and/or mentally insane users are considered {{Mad Bomber}}s. For the non-superpower equivalent see ThrowDownTheBomblet. [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] someone who is having a good time, nor someone [[OutWithABang who goes out in coitus]].

* Combustion Man from ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' fires beams from the PowerTatoo [[ThirdEye on his forehead]], which cause explosions by heating the air.

* A [[DemBones skeleton ghost]] from Manga/MarchStory was able to create exploding bubbles by [[MagicDance tap dancing]] [[WalkOnWater on the ocean waves]].

* ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia''

* The Bombmon of ''Anime/DigimonXrosWars'' [[ActionBomb explode]] as their sole attack. During the final battle against [[EvilOverlord Bagramon]]'s army, they are seen flying out of an explosion they created completely unharmed.

* Desmond from Literature/TheZombieKnight has the power to turn parts of his body into sodium. generally, this reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas, which goes off at about the right time for him to rip off an arm and throw it like a grenade.

* Hero Megaton from Literature/WearingTheCape ended up with this power.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'', this is usually how the fandom portrays [[AxCrazy Flandre]] [[PersonOfMassDestruction Scarlet's]] powers over destruction to work since they were never shown ingame.

* ''Videogame/HyperPrincessPitch'''s mother, the [[OddJobGods Goddess of Explosions]].

* Hisahide of ''Videogame/SengokuBasara'' specializes in creating explosions by tossing gunpowder at his enemies and igniting them with a snap of his fingers.

* Carval Jarvok, from ''WebComic/{{Heartcore}}'', can use [[BloodMagic his volatile salamander blood]] to create bombs.

* It's not known whether it's sleight-of-hoof or this, but [[MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Trixie]] can summon fireworks for her show.

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** ComicBook/{{Jubilee}}, pre-depowering, had this. Usually it was in the form of tiny little fireworks that could blind and deafen others, but in times of stress, she was able to level buildings with them.

* [[Comicbook/XMen Marvel Mutant]] Tabitha "Boom-Boom" Smith has this as her superpower. She creates time-delay plasma balls which explode. They can be small or huge.
** Also in ''X-Men'', War of the Apocalypse horsemen had a power to detonate objects he focused on.
** ComicBook/{{Gambit}} has a power to turn any object he touches into a bomb, as small as a playing card or as big as a car (he used that one when teaming up with Ben Grimm from the Comicbook/FantasticFour).