Morph Moth

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Artwork from Mega Man X2.
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General information
Name(s):	Morph Moth, Metamor Mothmeanos
Title(s):	Fallen Angel from the Island of Dreams
Type(s):	Boss
Group(s):	Maverick
Lore Details
Affiliation(s):	Mavericks
Appearances
Game(s):	Mega Man X2, Mega Man Xtreme
Other Media:	Rockman X2 (manga)
Stage(s):	X2: Robot Junkyard Stage XT1: Scrap Factory Stage
Game Info
Weapon(s):	Silk Shot
Weakness(es):	Speed Burner Rolling Shield Ray Claw Rising
Behind the Scenes
Inspiration(s):	Bagworm moth

Morph Moth, known as Metamor Mothmeanos (メタモル・モスミーノス) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X2. He is a scrap-themed Reploid based on a moth, who evolves from a bagworm form into a flying menace. He is a mysterious prototype for a highly-advanced transformation technology.

In the Games

Mega Man X2

Sprite from Mega Man X2.

Morph Moth debuted in Mega Man X2 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He is the boss of Robot Junkyard Stage. The Japanese manual states that he is a Reploid of unknown origin with highly-advanced circuitry that allows him to evolve his body by absorbing scrap, though he has a somewhat lazy disposition. He is using junk from the scrapyard to create Maverick soldiers.

Morph Moth begins the battle in his bagworm form, which grows larger as it absorbs scrap from the arena. Once he is at half health, he evolves into his moth form and attacks from above. Defeating Morph Moth grants X the Silk Shot. His weakness is the Speed Burner, from Flame Stag, which wraps him in flames. A boss attack rematch with Morph Moth later occurs in X-Hunter Stage 4.

Mega Man Xtreme

Sprite from Mega Man Xtreme.

In Mega Man Xtreme, Morph Moth returns as a digitized Maverick in the Mother Computer. He is one of the four bosses in Hard Mode, being the boss of Scrap Factory Stage. He again yields Silk Shot to X, but because Flame Stag is in Normal Mode, Moth is also weak to Armored Armadillo's Rolling Shield. Morph Moth is later part of the boss attack in Sigma Stage 3.

Other Game Appearances

• In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Morph Moth returns for the Boss Attack mode alongside the other Mega Man Xtreme bosses. His weakness is adjusted to Ray Claw/Rising.
• In TEPPEN, Morph Moth appears as a Unit Card.

Other Media

• In the Rockman X2 manga, Morph Moth reprises his role from Mega Man X.
• In Rockman X Mega Mission 3, Morph Moth is revived as Metamor Mothmeanos HL by the Limited, disguised as Grün Metamo.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Morph Moth appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

ENJP

Source	Data
Mega Man X2	Moth is a strange Reploid not found in any database. A prototype equipped with advanced circuitry, he may take a lackadaisical approach to his duties, but his abilities are fearsome; he can absorb the junk from scrap Reploids to power himself up. Under Sigma's orders, he has occupied a robot junkyard and is using its scrap to resurrect destroyed Mavericks. Max Power: 3200rp Max Speed: 8800rp
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #24: Rockman & Rockman X Himitsu Daihyakka	Affiliation unknown. A mysterious prototype Reploid with special circuitry. He is lazy and doesn't care much about anything. He has the ability to suck up the broken remains of other Reploids to grow from a bagworm to the form on the left. He seems to be weak against fire attacks. He has occupied a scrap metal factory and is creating Mavericks from the scraps there.[JP]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	He sucks up Reploid scraps to grow from his bagworm form into the form shown on the right.[JP] Height: 214 cm Weight: 128 kg Max Power: 3200rp Max Speed: 7600rp
Compendium of Rockman X (X2)	A Reploid of unknown affiliation. He has the unique ability to grow by absorbing the scraps of other Reploids. He produces Mavericks from junk at the scrap factory.[JP]
Compendium of Rockman X (XT1)	A mysterious Reploid who appeared in Mega Man X2, he has the special ability to transform by absorbing the residual heat of scrapped Reploids, and grows even during battle.[JP]

Source	Data
Rockman X2	所属不明のレプリロイド。ものぐさな性格で、あまり物事にこだわらない。特殊な回路を持つ試作型レプリロイドで、他のレプリロイドの残骸を吸収して成長する機能を持つ。∑の命に従って、スクラップ工場を制圧し、廃品を集めて再生イレギュラーを作り出している。 最大パワー: 3200rp 最高スピード: 8800rp
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #24: Rockman & Rockman X Himitsu Daihyakka	所属部隊不明。特殊な回路を持つ、なぞの試作型レプリロイド。ものぐさな性格で、あまり物事にこだわらない。ほかのレプリロイドのこわれた残骸をすいとって、ミノムシ型から、左のすがたに成長する機能を持っている。ほのおでの攻撃に弱いらしい。スクラップ(鉄くず) 工場を占領して、その鉄くずからイレギュラーをつくっている。
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	レプリロイドのこわれた部品をすいとって、ミノムシ型から、右のすがたに成長する。 身長: 214cm 体重: 128kg 最大パワー: 3200rp 最高スピード: 7600rp
Compendium of Rockman X (X2)	所属不明のレプリロイド。スクラップ化したほかのレプリ ロイドを吸収して成長するという、特殊な能力を持つ。ス クラップ工場で商品からイレギュラーを生産している。
Compendium of Rockman X (XC)	「ロックマンX2」に登場した所属不明のレプリロイド、スク ラップと化したレブリロイドの残熱を吸収して変身する特 殊能力を持っており、バトルの最中にも成長を遂げる。

Behind the Scenes

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Metamor Mothmeanos (メタモル・モスミーノス)	"Metamor" is derived from the word metamorphosis, which is the process of a larva changing into a moth. "Mothmeanos" may simply be a corruption of the word moth.
English	Morph Moth	"Morph" means to transform or change.