Bubble Crab, known as Bubbly Crablos (バブリー・クラブロス) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X2. He is a water-themed Reploid based on a crab, who attacks with bubble barriers and spreads crab drones. He is an SA-Class Maverick who was formerly a Maverick Hunter in the 6th Naval Unit.
Bubble Crab debuted in Mega Man X2 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of Deep-Sea Base Stage. The Japanese game manual explains that he is a former Maverick Hunter of the 6th Naval Unit who joined Sigma's rebellion in hopes of striking it rich. He now commands an underwater submarine base to transport Mavericks around the world.[2]
Bubble Crab attacks with bubbles and crab drones, and often surrounds himself with a barrier. However, he dispels it whenever he uses his jumping claw attack, leaving himself vulnerable. Defeating Bubble Crab grants X the Bubble Splash. His weakness is the Spin Wheel, from Wheel Gator, which can pierce his barrier. A boss attack rematch with Bubble Crab later occurs in X-Hunter Stage 4.
An amphibious Reploid who once belonged to the 6th Naval Unit. His bitter rivalry with Wheel Gator left him with a spotty record as a Hunter. He considers himself a pragmatist, but that's only a thin justification for his shameless pursuit of personal gain. His only reason for joining Sigma was the chance to get rich. Currently, Crab acts as leader of a transport unit that operates out of an undersea base, smuggling Mavericks to destinations around the world.[3]
An amphibious Reploid from the 6th Naval Unit. He had a bad relationship with Wheel Gator, who was in the same unit, and they were always fighting. He also has a personality willing to do anything to make money. He defends himself with a powerful bubble barrier. He is the captain of the rebel transport unit at the undersea base.[JP]
Former member of the 6th Naval Unit. He didn't get along with his colleague Wheel Gator, but he thought they could make money together, so he became Sigma's servant. He dispatches Mavericks from his undersea base.[JP]
