Spark Mandrill

Spark Mandrill, known as 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 . 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.Game manual, Rockman X. December 1993.
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 .
=== 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 . 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 .
=== 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 weapon system. Mandrill's boss attack rematch later occurs in .
=== 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 ==
==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	 	Named after the mandrill.
English 	Spark Mandrill	Named after the mandrill.
== References ==
Category:Mega Man X Mavericks
Category:Mega Man Xtreme Mavericks
Category:Maverick Hunters