Nightmare (virus)

Nightmare (ナイトメア) is a virus in the MegaMan Battle Network series that resemble a shadowy figure whose right hand is a sword. They are only encountered in MegaMan Battle Network 6.

Nightmares initially appear on the enemies' side of the field in the form of a small whirlwind (they cannot be damaged in this form). After a few seconds however, they will start moving around MegaMan's side of the field, attacking him with a Wide Sword-style attack after three moves; sometimes they will attack MegaMan from behind. Furthermore, Nightmares are immune to everything except Sword-type attacks and Battle Chips, and are unaffected by holes and panel effects. Because they appear on MegaMan's side of the field, battle chips like the MoonBlade are effective against Nightmares.

Nightmare
Nightmare is a purple variant with 100HP and an attack power of 40. Encountered in the Underground and the second and forth Pavilion Computers.

Blackmare
Blackmare is a blue variant with 140HP and an attack power of 60. Found in the Principle Office Computer.

Darkmare
Darkmare is a red variant with 180HP and an attack power of 100. Encountered in the Graveyard.

NightmareSP
NightmareSP is a black variant with 220HP and an attack power of 120. Only encountered in event battles.

RareNightmare
RareNightmare is a green variant with 180HP and an attack power of 80. Seldom encountered in Underground 2.

RareNightmare2
RareNightmare2 is a yellow variant with 260HP and an attack power of 120. Seldom encountered in Underground 2.

Battle Chips
Deleted Nightmares yield the Summon Black series of battle chips. These chips summon a Nightmare virus from any hole on MegaMan's side of the field, which attacks the nearest enemy with a Wide Sword type attack. Summon Black 1 has an AP of 160, Summon Black 2 has an AP of 200, and Summon Black 3 has an AP of 260. In spite of their appearance, these chips are not Sword-element.