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Mega Man X | Mandrill once fought with X and Zero in the 17th Unit, but when the uprising began, he blindly followed Sigma's orders and joined in with the destruction. Now, by overtaking the power station he has secured an energy source for Sigma's forces and cut off power to the city. Because there was only light resistance, Mandrill leaves most of the fighting to his underlings, spending his time gorging himself on pure electricity, fresh from the generator.[2] |
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #6: Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan | He is a Reploid who specializes in the Electric Spark, a powerful Special Weapon that sparks electricity inside his body and causes it to travel along walls and floors, and in punching while rushing forward at great speed. He has a very lazy personality, and after taking over the power plant, he leaves all the work to his subordinates and just sits around, sucking up as much electricity as he can, which is his favorite food.[JP] |
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka | He uses a Special Weapon called Electric Spark, which attacks by sparking electricity within his body.[JP]
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Compendium of Rockman X (X1) | A Reploid from the same 17th Unit as X. When the traitorous Sigma started his rebellion, he sided with him and seized control of the power plant to secure an energy source.[JP] |
Compendium of Rockman X (XT1) | A Reploid from the 17th Unit, the same as X. He followed Sigma's rebellion and joined the rebel army. He overtook the power plant. Appeared in Mega Man X.[JP] |
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X | Comes from the same 17th Battalion as X. Possesses immense strength and a powerful electrical shock attack, but doesn't seem to be the sharpest tool in the shed. He has obediently followed Sigma, his superior, into the rebellion. He has attacked the city's electrical power stations, bringing the city to a halt, and has already taken control. He wreaks whatever damage he feels like, and leaves it to his subordinates to clean up the mess. |
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Spark Mandrill
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Character Details | |
Name(s): | Spark Mandrill |
Title(s): | Lightning King of Bullet Fists,[1][2] Quick-Fisted King of Lightning[3] |
Affiliation(s): | Maverick Hunters, Mavericks |
Weapon(s): | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Stage(s): | X1: Power Plant Stage XT1: Power Plant Stage MHX: Electromagnetic Power Plant |
Behind the Scenes | |
Inspiration(s): | Mandrill |
Designer(s): | Hayato Kaji[3] |
Voice (JP): | Takashi Nagasako |
Voice (EN): | Randy Brososky |
Spark Mandrill, known as Spark Mandriller (スパーク・マンドリラー) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X. He is an electricity-themed Reploid based on a mandrill, with immense physical strength and lightning attacks. He was a Maverick Hunter serving in the 7th Elite Unit until he joined Sigma's rebellion.
In the Games
Mega Man X

Spark Mandrill debuted in Mega Man X as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of Power Plant Stage. The Japanese game manual states he is a former Maverick Hunter of the 17th Elite Unit, the same as X, who joined Sigma's rebellion on a selfish whim. He has taken over a power plant to divert electricity to Sigma's forces.[4]
Spark Mandrill's attacks are quite fast and powerful, but his punch can be deflected with a Charge Shot. Defeating Spark Mandrill grants X the Electric Spark. His weakness is the Shotgun Ice, from Chill Penguin, which can be infamously used to repeatedly freeze him and keep him from moving for the entire battle. A boss attack rematch with Spark Mandrill later occurs in Sigma Stage 3.
Mega Man Xtreme

In Mega Man Xtreme, Spark Mandrill returns as a digitized Maverick in the Mother Computer. He is one of the four bosses in Normal Mode, being the boss of Power Plant Stage. He again yields Electric Spark to X and is weak to Shotgun Ice, though he is considerably more difficult due to his large size on the Game Boy screen. Spark Mandrill is later part of the boss attack in Sigma Stage 3.
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

In the remake Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Spark Mandrill receives a redesign but plays largely the same role as in Mega Man X, being the boss of Electromagnetic Power Plant. He is a simpleton who joins Sigma's rebellion out of blind loyalty, assuming he knows best. In battle, for X he is still weak to Shotgun Ice and yields Electric Spark upon his defeat, while for Vile he is weak to weapons obtained from Chill Penguin (Distance Needler, Serotinal Bullet, Infinity Gig, Quick Homesick, Sea Dragon's Rage) and yields the Rocket Punch weapon system. Mandrill's boss attack rematch later occurs in Sigma Palace 2.
Other Game Appearances
- In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Spark Mandrill returns for the Boss Attack mode alongside the other Mega Man Xtreme bosses. His weakness is adjusted to Strike Chain/Lightning, unfortunately negating the Shotgun Ice strategy.
- In Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Spark Mandrill appears in X Challenge. He is first fought alongside Bubble Crab in 3-1, and later with Rainy Turtloid in 9-1.
- In Rockman ✕over, Spark Mandrill is one of the four bosses from World 1.
- In TEPPEN, Spark Mandrill appears in multiple cards.
Other Media
- In the Mega Man cartoon, Spark Mandrill appears in the episode "Mega X", having traveled back in time with Vile to steal a valuable mineral called Lightanium.
- In the Rockman X manga, Spark Mandrill reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X Mega Mission, Spark Mandrill is revived as Spark Mandrill L by the Limited.
- In the manga Irregular Hunter Rockman X, Spark Mandrill reprises his role in Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X The Novel: Irregulars Report, Spark Mandrill reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In the Archie Mega Man comic, Spark Mandrill appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.
Official Data
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Rockman X | ロックマンXと同じ第17部隊所属のレプリロイド。シグマが上司であるため、それに従い反乱に加わる。エネルギーの確保と、都市の活動を停止させるため発電所を襲う。割と簡単に制圧できたため、今は好物の電気をむさぼるだけむさぼり後は部下に任せてごろ寝を決めこんでいる。[4] |
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #6: Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan | 体内の電気をスパークさせ、壁や床をつたわらせて攻撃をする強力な特殊武器,エレクトリックスパークと、ものすごいスピードで突進しながらくりだすパンチを得意わざとしているレプリロイドだ。性格は、とてもものぐさで、発電所を占領してからは、仕事を部下にまかせきって、自分は大好物の電気をすいとるだけすいとりまくって、ごろねをしている。 |
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka | 体内の電気をスパークさせて攻撃をする特殊武器エレクトリックスパークをつかう。
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Compendium of Rockman X (X1) | エックスと同じ第17部隊に所属していたレプリロイド。上 買であるシグマが反乱を起こしたときに、シグマに同調。 エネルギーの確保のため、発電所を制圧した。 |
Compendium of Rockman X (XC) | エックスと同じ第17部隊に所属していたレプリロイドで。 上京であるシグマの反乱に付き従って反乱軍に参加。発電 を圧した。「ロックマンX」に登場。 |
Irregular Hunter X | TBA |
Behind the Scenes
Developer Commentary
- "Inafune did Eagle and Penguin, Kaji designed Mandrill, Octopus, and Chameleon. Mammoth, Armadillo, and Kuwanger were Tazaki's. Even as I watched them work, I could really see each of their distinct flavors coming out in their illustrations." - (Tatsuya Yoshikawa)[3]
Nomenclature
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | Spark Mandriller (スパーク・マンドリラー) | Named after the mandrill. |
English | Spark Mandrill |