Spark Mandrill

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Artwork from Mega Man X.
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General Information
Name(s):	Spark Mandrill
Designer:	Hayato Kaji
Inspiration:	Mandrill
Voice (JP):	Takashi Nagasako
Voice (EN):	Randy Brososky
Game Information
Group(s):	Maverick Hunters, Mavericks
Weapon(s):	Electric Spark Rocket Punches
Weakness(es):	Shotgun Ice Strike Chain Lightning Chill Penguin weapons
Stage(s):	X1: Power Plant Stage XT1: Power Plant Stage MHX: Electromagnetic Power Plant

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

Sprite from 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.

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

Sprite from 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

Render from 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

Source	Data
Rockman X manual	A Reploid from the 17th Unit, the same as X. Because Sigma is his boss, he simply followed suit and joined the rebellion. He attacks a power plant to secure energy and interrupt the city's operations. Since he was able to capture it relatively easily, he now devours his favorite food, electricity, and sleeps, leaving the rest of the work to his minions.[JP]
Mega Man X	Height: 10.0 ft	Weight: 646 lb	Attacks: Electric Spark, Dash Punch
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	...[JP]
	Height: 305 cm	Weight: 294 kg	Max Power: 8700rp	Max Speed: 2200rp
Compendium of Rockman X (X1)	A Reploid from the same 17th Unit as X. When his commander Sigma rebelled, he simply followed him. He shuts down the power plant to secure an exclusive energy supply.[JP]
Compendium of Rockman X (XT1)	A Reploid who belonged to the same 17th Unit as X. He followed Sigma and joined his rebellion. He could generate electricity. Appeared in Mega Man X.[JP]
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X manual	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.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection	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.

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)

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Spark Mandriller (スパーク・マンドリラー)	Named after the mandrill.
English	Spark Mandrill