Morph Moth

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Artwork from Mega Man X2.
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General Information
Name(s):	Morph Moth, Metamor Mothmeanos
Inspiration:	Bagworm moth
Game Information
Group(s):	Mavericks
Weapon(s):	Silk Shot
Weakness(es):	Speed Burner Rolling Shield Ray Claw Rising
Stage(s):	X2: Robot Junkyard Stage XT1: Scrap Factory Stage

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. His history is unknown, but he is a prototype of a highly-advanced 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 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

Source	Data
Rockman X2 manual	A mysterious Reploid of unknown affiliation. He has a lazy personality and doesn't get too hung up on things. A prototype with special circuitry, he has the ability to grow by absorbing scrap. He is stationed at a factory, collecting waste products to create recycled Mavericks.[JP]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #24: Rockman & Rockman X Himitsu Daihyakka	...[JP]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	...[JP]
	Height: 214 cm	Weight: 128 kg	Max Power: 3200rp	Max Speed: 7600rp
Compendium of Rockman X (X2)	Affiliation unknown. He has the special ability to grow by absorbing the scrap metal of other robots. His junkyard factory constructs Mavericks out of scrap metal.[JP]
Compendium of Rockman X (XT1)	A Reploid of unknown affiliation who appeared in Mega Man X2. He has the special ability to absorb the remains of scrap Reploids to grow and transform during battle.[JP]
Mega Man X Legacy Collection	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

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.