List of spirits (Mega Man series): Difference between revisions

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*The grey Mega Man represents Bass, a Robot Master with a black-and-yellow color scheme who was created to become Mega Man's arch-enemy.

*The red Dog of the Metal Duck Hunt minion represents Treble, a wolf-like robot who was designed to become Bass's support robot similar to Mega Man's canine partner, Rush.

*The stage represents Wily Castle, the location in ''Mega Man 7'' where Bass and Treble were created by Dr. Wily, who serve as the stage's sub-boss.

*The blue Dr. Mario represents Dr. Thomas Light, the scientific creator of Mega Man who shares the title of doctor and wears a similar lab coat.

*The stage represents Wily Castle, the fortress of Dr. Wily, who was originally Dr. Light's colleague until he later turned to villainy.

*The battle conditions reference Dr. Light's pacifistic personality, where he doesn't wish for the Robot Masters to cause harm.

*In World of Light, the Dr. Light spirit is located in the Power Plant map in the Light Realm, a sub-dungeon occupied by electronic-themed spirits, referencing Dr. Light's association with electronic automatons.

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*The pink Villager represents Roll, the "younger sister" of Mega Man who wears a red-tinted dress.

*The Autoheal battle condition references one of Roll's Super Moves in ''Tatsunoko vs. Capcom'', which allows her to heal herself.

*This spirit's Autoheal ability references Roll's ability to craft healing items for Mega Man, including the [[Energy Tank]].

*The blue Falco represents Beat, the blue robotic bird-like companion of Mega Man.

*The Heavy Wind hazard and battle reference Beat's ability to fly and carry Mega Man out of bottomless pits.

*This spirit's Support type and Grab type further reference Beat's ability to carry Mega Man out of bottomless pits.

*This spirit's Air Attack ↑ ability references how Mega Man can attack using his Mega Buster while carried by Beat.

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*The green R.O.B. represents Auto, a green robot designed and programmed to become buddies with Mega Man.

*The stage represents the midwestern United States city in Auto's debut game, ''Mega Man 7'' where Dr. Light's laboratory is located.

*R.O.B. starting off with a Super Scope references the cannon Auto uses in ''Mega Man 8''.

*In World of Light, Auto's spirit is located in the Power Plant map which is occupied by electronic-based spirits, as Auto is an electronic automaton.

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*The two cyan Captain Falcons represents Duo, a blue robot with a hefty upper half design whose name is related to the number "two".

*Captain Falcon's favored [[Falcon Punch]] references Duo's ability to use a powerful energy-infused punch with his large left hand.

*This spirit's Fist Attack ↑ ability further references Duo's ability to use a powerful energy-infused punch.

*The blue Dr. Mario represents Dr. Albert Wily, the evil scientist who shares the title of doctor and wears a similar lab coat.

*The eight Metal Mega Man minions represent the eight Robot Masters reprogrammed as enemies by Dr. Wily in the ''Mega Man'' series.

*The stage and music track represent Wily Castle, the fortress of Dr. Wily as it appears in ''Mega Man 2'' which features the boss battles against Dr. Wily and his Robot Masters in the ''Mega Man'' series, including ''Mega Man 2''.

*The battle conditions reference the rematches against the eight Robot Masters near the end of most ''Mega Man'' games, where defeating all of them will lead up to the final boss battle against Dr. Wily.

*In World of Light, the Dr. Wily spirit is located in the Base map in the Light Realm, which is occupied by robotic and military-themed spirits, referencing Dr. Wily's ambitions to take over the world using his Robot Masters.

*The purple Giant Metal R.O.B. represents Wily Machine 7, a giant machine Mega Man must defeat before fighting Wily Capsule, which appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.

*The stage represents Wily Castle, Dr. Wily's fortress in the ''Mega Man'' series which features the final boss battle against Dr. Wily, including his Wily Capsule.

*This spirit is featured in the Funky Kong's Shack shop, which sells spirits related to vehicles or transportation, referencing how the Wily Capsule is Dr. Wily's main mode of transportation.

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*Pac-Man represents Mettaur, a spherical character with a yellow color scheme.

*The stage and music track represents the Cut Man Stage, a stage feautring ladders and a green color scheme in ''Mega Man'' which first features Mettaurs as enemies.

*The first battle condition references how the Mettaurs can hide their bodies in their helmets, which renders them invulnerable to most attacks.

*The second battle condition references how most variations of Mettaur cannot jump.

*This spirit's Shield type and Jump ↓ ability reference the Mettaur's ability to shield themselves frommost attacks and inability to jump.

*The orange Giant Mega Man represents Guts Man, a giant orange Robot Master whose Special Weapon, Super Arm, serves as Mega Man's grab and throw move.

*The stage and music track represents the Guts Man Stage, a stage with a mountainous background featuring Guts Man as a boss in ''Mega Man''.

*The Barrel items references Guts Man's Super Arm, which allows him to pick up and throw heavy objects at Mega Man.

*In World of Light, the Guts Man spirit is located in a canyon-like area of the wasteland area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's canyon setting.

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*The white Ice Climbers represents Ice Man, a blue Robot Master who wears a parka.

*The stage, music track, and Ice Floor hazard represents the Ice Man Stage, a stage with an icy setting featuring Ice Man as a boss in ''Mega Man''.

*The battle conditions reference reference Ice Man's Super Weapon, Ice Slasher, which uses ice-based attacks that can freeze Mega Man.

*This spirit's Lava-Floor Resist ability references how Ice Man can function in hot environments, but makes him less powerful.

*The orange Young Link represents Bomb Man, an orange Robot Master who can attack using bombs.

*The two Young Link's favored {{b|Bomb|Link}} references Bomb Man's Special Weapon, [[Hyper Bomb]] which allows him to throw two bombs at once in his appearance in ''Mega Man: Powered Up''.

*In World of Light, the Dr. Wily spirit is located in the Base map in the Light Realm, which is occupied by robotic and military-themed spirits, referencing how Bomb Man is a robotic character.

*The red Mega Man represents Fire Man, a Robot Master with a red-and-white color scheme.

*The stage, music track, and Lava Floor hazard represents the Fire Man Stage, a fire-themed stage with magma pits which features Fire Man as a boss in ''Mega Man''.

*Mega Man's favored down smash attack, Flame Blast, references Fire Man's fire-based attacks in ''Mega Man''.

*This spirit's Water Weakness ability references how Fire Man specializes in fire-based attacks, which are easily extinguishable with water.

*Pikachu Libre represents Elec Man, a masked Robot Master with a similar color scheme.

*The Zap Floor hazard and battle conditions reference Elec Man's Special Weapon, Thunder Beam, which allows him to fire electrical bolts.

*In World of Light, the Elec Man spirit is located in the Power Plant map in the Light Realm, which is occupied by electricity-based spirits, referencing Elec Man's association with electricity.

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*Mega Man's brown costume is based on Mega Man's appearance when using Metal Man's Special Weapon, [[Metal Blade]], which serves as Mega Man's neutral special.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the Metal Man Stage, which features Metal Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 2''.

*The cyan Mega Man represents Air Man, a Robot Master with a blue color scheme.

*The stage and music track represents the Air Man Stage, a cloudy sky-themed stage which features Air Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 2''.

*Mega Man starting off with a Gust Bellows and the Heavy Wind hazard references Air Man's Special Weapon, Air Shooter, which allows him to generate tornadoes that can push Mega Man back.

*This spirit's Fog Immunity ability further references Air Man's Air Shooter, which can generate enough wind to blow away the fog.

*The orange Mega Man represents Quick Man, a Robot Master with an orange color scheme.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the Quick Man Stage, which features Quick Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 2''  

*Mega Man starting off with a Boomerang references Quick Man's Special Weapon, Quick Boomerang.

*The orange Mega Man's favored represents Crash Man, an orange Robot Master whose Special Weapon, [[Crash Bomber]] serves as Mega Man's side special.

*The stage and music track represents the Crash Man Stage, a large tower stage with ladders which features Crash Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 2''.

*This spirit's Bomber Equipped ability further references Crash Man's Crash Bomber, which shares a similar name and explosive effect.

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*The cyan Mega Man represents Flash Man, a blue Robot Master who is equipped with a right arm blaster.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the Flash Man Stage, which features Flash Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 2''.

*The Timer item and timed battle condition references Flash Man's Special Weapon, Time Stopper, which allows him to stop time and immobilize his opponents.

*This spirit's Support type references how Flash Man's Time Stopper can be used as one of Mega Man's special moves in ''Mega Man 2''.

*The green Mega Man represents Wood Man, a green Robot Master whose Special Weapon, [[Leaf Shield]] serves as Mega Man's down special.

*The stage and music track represents the Wood Man Stage, an 8-bit forest stage which features Wood Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 2''.

*This spirit's Fire Weakness ability references Wood Man's weakness against Atomic Fire, a fire-themed Special Weapon used by Heat Man that is acquired by Mega Man.

*In World of Light, the Wood Man spirit is located in the Lost Woods area in the Sacred Land map in the Dark Realm, similar to the stage's forest setting.

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*The cyan Mega Man represents Hard Man, a blue Robot Master whose Special Weapon, Hard Knuckle serves as Mega Man's down aerial attack.

*The stage and music track represents the Hard Man Stage, an underground cavern stage which features Hard Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 3''.

*The Earthquake rule references Hard Man's dive attack, which can shake the screen temporarily immobilize Mega Man in place.

*This spirit's Attack type and Weapon Attack ↑ ability references how Hard Man's uses his Hard Knuckle as a powerful attacking weapon.

*The grey Mega Man represents Top Man, a grey Robot Master whose Special Weapon, Top Spin, serves as Mega Man's dash attack.

*The stage and music track represents the Top Man Stage, a forest-like stage which features Top Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 3''.

*The four Mega Man's frequent Top Spin references Top Man's ability to attack by throwing out three tops at once, with the fourth fighter representing Top Man himself.

*This spirit's Support type references how Top Man's Top Spin can be used as one of Mega Man's special moves in ''Mega Man 3''.

*This spirit's Screw Attack Equipped ability references how Top Man's Top Spin is a spinning attacks.

*In World of Light, the Top Man spirit is located in the jungle area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's forest setting.

*The green Snake represents Snake Man, a green Robot Master who shares the same snake-themed name.

*The stage's trees and music track represents the Snake Man Stage, a scaled stage which features Snake Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 3''.

*The Bombchu item references Snake Man's weapon, Search Snake, which allows him to generate robotic snakes that can crawl across solid surfaces.

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*The orange Mega Man represents Spark Man, an orange Robot Master whose Special Weapon, Spark Shot, serves as Mega Man's up smash attack.

*The stage and music track represents the Spark Man Stage, a factory stage which features Spark Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 3''.

*The Zap Floor Hazard references Spark Man's ability to use electric-based attacks.

*This spirit's Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑ ability further references Spark Man's ability to use electric-based attacks.

*The purple Greninja represents Shadow Man, a ninja-like Robot Master with a dark color scheme.

*The stage and music track represents the Shadow Man Stage, a lava-filled stage which features Shadow Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 3''.

*The three Greninjas' favored [[Water Shuriken]] references Shadow Man's weapon, [[Shadow Blade]], which allows him to throw two large shuriken, with the third fighter representing Shadow Man himself.

*In World of Light, the Shadow Man spirit is located in the Molten Fortress map in the Light Realm, which features molten lava, similar to the stage's setting.

*The cyan Mega Man represents Dive Man, a Robot Master with a blue color scheme.

*Mega Man starting off with a Steel Diver references Dive Man's Special Weapon, Dive Missile, which allows him to shoot missiles.  

*This spirit's Support type references how Dive Man's Dive Missile can be used as one of Mega Man's special moves in ''Mega Man 3''.

*This spirit's Steel Diver Equipped ability further references Dive Man's Dive Missile, which allows him to shoot missiles.

*The white Samus represents Skull Man, a white Robot Master whose armor conceals his face.

*The stage features Wily Castle's skull motif, while the music track features the musical theme of the Skull Man Stage in ''Mega Man 4''.

*Samus starting off with a Franklin Badge references Skull Man's Special Weapon, [[Skull Barrier]], which protects him from enemy attacks and projectiles.

*In World of Light, the Skull Man spirit is located in the Dracula's Castle map in the Dark Realm, with its specific placement referencing the White Skeleton and Ghost enemies that that appear in Block 3 in the original ''Castlevania''.

*The pink Dark Samus represents Gravity Man, a pink Robot Master who can float by defying gravity.

*The stage and music track represents the Gravity Man, an outer space stage which features Gravity Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 5''.

*The Low Gravity and High Gravity hazards reference the gravity manipulation gameplay of Gravity Man's stage and boss battle which features the player's gravity being switched back-and-forth.

*This spirit is featured in the Sheldon's Place shop, which sells spirits related to weapons, referencing Napalm Man's ability to use weaponized explosives.

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*The stage represents Wily Castle, the location of the four Dark Man robots' boss battle in ''Mega Man 10''.

*The music track represents the musical theme of the Dark Man Stage, which features Dark Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 5''.

*The first Samus minion starting off with a Super Scope references Dark Man 3's right plasma arm; the second minion's Impact Run ability references Dark Man 1's tank treads to run over Mega Man; and the third Samus minion starting off with a Franklin Badge references Dark Man 2's electromagnetic barriers.

*This spirit's Attack type and Rage Blaster Equipped ability references Dark Man 4's buster shots, which are larger than Proto Man's buster shots.

*The blue Metal Simon represents Knight Man, a blue Robot Master who uses a strong spiked flail on a chained whip.

*The stage's layout and music track represent the Knight Man Stage, a castle stage with banners which features the Knight Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 6''.

*Simon's favored smash attacks represents Knight Man's Special Weapon, Knight Crusher, which allows him to attack using his strong flail on his chained whip.

*In World of Light, the Knight Man spirit is located in the Dracula's Castle map in the Dark Realm, with its specific placement referencing the Black Knight enemies that appear in Block 2 in the original ''Castlevania''.

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*The orange Mega Man represents Wind Man, a Robot Master with an orange color scheme.

*The stage and music track represents the Wind Man Stage, a cloudy sky-themed stage in ''Mega Man 6'' similar to Air Man's stage.

*The Heavy Wind hazard references Wind Man's Special Weapon, Wind Storm, which allows him to generate powerful wind storms.

*The third battle condition reference Wind Man's ability to fly across the boss room.

*The chartreuse Mega Man represents Slash Man, a Robot master whose Special Weapon, Slash Claw, serves as Mega Man's back aerial attack.

*The stage represents the Slash Man stage, a jungle stage which features Slash Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 7''.

*The Sticky Floor hazard references Slash Man's adhesive bombs, which can shatter into a red liquid that can immobilize Mega Man.

*The brown Mega Man represents Sword Man, a brown Robot Master whose Special Weapon, Flame Sword, serves as Mega Man's forward aerial attack.

*The stage represents the Sword Man Stage, a ruined temple stage with a dark and red-tinted background which features Sword Man as a boss in ''Mega Man 8''.

*This spirit's Attack type and Fire Bar Equipped ability references how Sword Man's Flame Sword is a battering weapon which can use fire-based attacks.

*R.O.B. starting off with a Black Hole references Galaxy Man's Special Weapon, Black Hole Bomb, which can suck enemies into the black hole.

*The Low Gravity hazard references Galaxy Man's ability to fly short distances during his boss battle.

*In World of Light, the Galaxy Man spirit is located in the outer space area in the Light Realm, similar to the stage's setting.

*The cyan Mega Man represents his successor, Mega Man X, who features a blue color scheme.

*The stage and music track represents Abel City, the metropolitan city main setting of ''Mega Man Maverick Hunter X''.

*The Super Armor battle condition references X's armor upgrades throughout the ''Mega Man X'' series, which grant him resistance to knockback.

*Mega Man's frequent side smash attacks reference the X-Buster, X's primary arm cannon weapon in the ''Mega Man X'' series.

*In World of Light, the X spirit is featured on Galeem's side of the Final Battle Map while the Zero (Zero Buster) spirit is featured across from him on Dharkon's side, referencing their occasional rivalry and opposing origins, with X serving as the successor of Mega Man created by the benevolent Dr. Light.

*The red Mega Man represents Zero, a Reploid with a red-and-white color scheme who appears as the Assist Trophy enemy.

*The stage and music track represents Central Highway, the opening stage of Zero's debut game, ''Mega Man X'' where Zero is turned against X.

*The first battle condition references the power of Zero's arm cannon, the Zero Buster, which is much stronger than X's arm cannon.

*In World of Light, the Zero (Zero Buster) spirit is featuredon Dharkon's side on The Final Battle map while the X spirit is featured across from him on Galeem's side, referencing their occasional rivalry and origins, with Zero serving as the successor of Bass created by the villainous Dr. Wily.

*Mega Man starting off with a Ray Gun references Axl's default handgun weapon and the various rapid fire weapons he can use in ''Mega Man X8''.

*The violet Ganondorf represents Sigma, a large, physically powerful main antagonist who wears a violet cape.

*The stage and music track represents the dystopian city setting of ''Mega Man X'', where Sigma turns Zero against X.

*Ganondorf starting off with a [[Beam Sword]] and frequent smash attacks references the bladed weapons used by Sigma in the ''Mega Man X'' series, including his lightsaber.

*The cyan Mega Man represents his ''Mega Man Legends'' counterpart, Mega Man Volnutt, who features a blue color scheme.

*The stage represents the underground ruins that Mega Man Volnutt can explore as a Digger in the ''Mega Man Legends'' series, while the music track references the upbeat tempo style of the ''Mega Man Legends'' soundtrack.

*The High Gravity hazard references the ''Mega Man Legends'' series' lack of the usual jumping mechanic compared to the ''Mega Man'' platformers.

*The Mega Man fighters starting off with a Ray Gun, Super Scope, and a Drill, and the Exploding Type items reference MegaMan Volnutt's Special Weapons, which includes blaster weapons, explosives, and the Drill Arm.

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*The red Isabelle represents Roll Caskett, a supportive blonde female character who wears a red outfit.

*The white Diddy Kong minion represents Data, Mega Man Volnutt's robotic monkey companion with a white body.

*The stage and music track represents the airships appearing in the ''Mega Man Legends'' series which Roll Caskett can pilot.

*The Hocotate Bomb item references the rocket Roll Caskett built to rescue a stranded Mega Man Volnutt on the planet Elysium at the ending of ''Mega Man Legends 2''.

*This spirit's Support type references how Roll Caskett is Mega Man Volnutt's Spotter, who gives him information via radio in the ''Mega Man Legends'' series.

*This spirit's Shooting Attack ↑ ability references Roll Caskett's ability to improve Mega Man Volnutt's Special Weapon abilities.

*Wendy represents Tron Bonne, a female anti-heroine who pilots fighting mechas with faces.

*The yellow Tiny R.O.B. minions represent the Servbots, Tron Bonne's robotic servants with a yellow color scheme.

*The stage's layout represents Ryship Island, the main setting of Tron Bonne's spin-off game, ''The Misadventures of Tron Bonne''.

*The cyan Mega Man represents his NetNavi counterpart, MegaMan.EXE, who features a blue color scheme.

*The stage references the visual aesthetic of the Cyberworld in the ''Mega Man Battle Network'' series, while the stage's trees and water setting and the Electric Floor hazard reference the Wood, Water, and Elec elements in the ''Mega Man Battle Network'' series.

*The music track references MegaMan.EXE's appearance as the main character of ''Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star'', which features a crossover between the ''Mega Man Battle Network'' series and its successor, ''Mega Man Star Force''.

*The first Mega Man's frequent neutral attacks and side smash attack reference the shooting-type Battle Chips; the second Mega Man starting off with a Bob-omb references the bomb-type Battle Chip; and the third Mega Man starting off with a Beam Sword references the sword-type Battle Chips, three Battle Chip programs that the player's NetNavi can be installed with in the ''Mega Man Battle Network'' series.  

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*The lavender Shulk represents ProtoMan.EXE, the NetNavi counterpart of Proto Man with a red color scheme who uses a sword that project energy blades.

*The stage references the 16-bit visual aesthetic of the ''Mega Man Battle Network'' series.

*The Sword items and battle condition reference ProtoMan.EXE's sword-type Battle Chips, which allows him to use quick sword attacks.

*This spirit's Shield type and Sword Attack ↑ ability reference ProtoMan.EXE's usage of a defensive shield and sword attacks.

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*The red Richter represents Geo Stelar, the brown-haired protagonist of ''Mega Man Star Force'' who wears a red jacket.

*The blue Wolf minion represents Omega-Xis, the blue wolf-like electromagnetic being from the planet AM who eventually partners up with Geo.

*The stage, music track, and Electric Floor hazard represents the Wave World, an environment of electromagnetic waves above the Earth's surface which varies depending on the height.

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*The red Zero Suit Samus represents Mega Man Zero, who, according to his predecessor, Bass, resembles a "girlie-looking long-haired robot" with blonde hair and a red color scheme, with a slimmer body design than Zero's original incarnation in the ''Mega Man X'' series.

*The stage and music track represents Neo Arcadia, the metropolitan city main setting of ''Mega Man Zero'', which takes place after the ''Mega Man X'' series.

*Zero Suit Samus starting off with a Beam Sword references the Z-Saber, an energy sword used as Mega Man Zero's main weapon.

*This spirit's Attack type and Sword Attack ↑ ability reference Mega Man Zero's proficiency with his signature weapon, the Z-Saber.  

*The cyan, orange, green, and red Mega Man each represent four of the several Biometals in ''Mega Man ZX'': Model X, Model F, Model H, and Model ZX, who each carries the essence of X, Fighting Fenrir, Harpuia, and Zero.

*The stage and music track represents Neo Arcadia, the metropolitan city from ''Mega Man Zero'' which appears in ''ZX'', which takes place in the distant future after the ''Mega Man X'' series.  

*The cyan Mega Man's favored side smash references Model X's X-Buster attack; the orange Mega Man's favored down smash references Model F's fire-based attacks; the green Mega Man's favored up smash references Model H's electric-based attacks; and the red Mega Man starting off with a Beam Sword references Model ZX's Zero Saber.

*Yellow Devil, Malos, and Jack-7 are the only Neutral Type Primary Spirits to have 1 Support Slot.

*MegaMan Volnutt and Roll Caskett are the only ''Mega Man'' Spirit Battles to not play music from the ''Mega Man'' universe.

*The "Mega Man Zero" spirit is inaccurately named, as it actually depicts Zero in his design from the ''Mega Man Zero'' series. No ''Mega Man'' series has a character named "Mega Man Zero."