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. This gives the attack an average power of 75. Each attack made has an equal chance to land a critical hit.
Bone Rush will end immediately if it breaks a Substitute. Bide and Counter will only acknowledge the last hit of this move.
The accuracy of Bone Rush is increased from 80 to 90. Unlike previous generations, if Focus Sash, Focus Band, or Sturdy activate before the last hit is dealt, the following hit will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. Each hit will also cause Broken Armor to activate.
Lucario puts its paws together and spreads them apart, creating a light green bone of energy. It then hits the opponent with it, or Lucario holds out its hands and creates a light green bone of energy.