Bubble Crab

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Artwork from Mega Man X2.
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General information
Name(s):	Bubble Crab, Bubbly Crablos
Title(s):	Shredder of the Deep
Type(s):	Boss
Group(s):	Maverick
Lore Details
Affiliation(s):	Maverick Hunters, Mavericks
Appearances
Game(s):	Mega Man X2
Other Media:	Rockman X2 (manga)
Stage(s):	Deep-Sea Base Stage
Game Info
Weapon(s):	Bubble Splash
Weakness(es):	Spin Wheel
Behind the Scenes
Inspiration(s):	Crab

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.

In the Games

Mega Man X2

Sprite from Mega Man X2.

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.

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.

Other Game Appearances

• In Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Bubble Crab appears in X Challenge. He is fought alongside Wheel Gator in 1-2, and alongside Spark Mandrill in 3-1.
• In TEPPEN, Bubble Crab appears as a Unit Card.

Other Media

• In the Rockman X2 manga, Bubble Crab reprises his role from Mega Man X2.
• In Rockman X Mega Mission, Flame Stag is revived as Bubbly Crablos L by the Limited.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Bubble Crab appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

ENJP

Source	Data
Mega Man X2	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. Max Power: 6000rp Max Speed: 4800rp
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #24: Rockman & Rockman X Himitsu Daihyakka	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]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	An amphibious Reploid who excels at protecting himself with a bubble barrier called Bubble Splash.[JP] Height: 180 cm Weight: 140 kg Max Power: 5000rp Max Speed: 2600rp
Compendium of Rockman X	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]

Source	Data
Rockman X2	第6艦隊に所属していた水陸両用レプリロイド。同じ部隊にいた ホイール・アリゲイツと仲が悪くトラブルが絶えなかった。 利益のためならプライドも捨てる現金な性格で、儲かりそうとい う理由だけで∑についた。海底基地で輸送部隊の隊長を務め、世 界中にぞくぞくとイレギュラー達を搬出している。 最大パワー: 6000rp 最高スピード: 4800rp
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #24: Rockman & Rockman X Himitsu Daihyakka	第6艦隊に所属していた水陸両用レプリロイド。おなじ部隊にいたホイール・アリゲイツとは、なかがわるく、いつでも、けんかをしていた。また、お金をもうけるためなら、“ほこり”もすてるという性格をしている。強力なあわのバリアで身をまもるのが得意だ。海底基地で、反乱軍の輸送部隊の隊長をしている。
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	水陸両用レプリロイド。バブルスブラッシュというあわのバリアーで身を守るのが得意。 身長: 180cm 体重: 140kg 最大パワー: 5000rp 最高スピード: 2600rp
Compendium of Rockman X	元第6艦隊所属。同僚のホイール・アリゲイツとは仲が悪か ったが、金が稼げそうなのでいっしょにシグマの部下にな った。海底基地からイレギュラーを送り出している。

Behind the Scenes

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Bubbly Crablos (バブリー・クラブロス)	"Crablos" is a corruption of the word crab.
English	Bubble Crab

Trivia

• Bubble Crab's affinity for bubbles is likely a reference to how real-life crabs form bubbles around their mouths when breathing air out of the water.