Neon Tiger

Neon Tiger, known as Shining Tigerd (シャイニング・タイガード Shainingu Taigādo) in Japan, is a tiger-based Maverick from Mega Man X3 that resides in a forest. Originally, he was a poacher hunter, designed to ensure no one attempted to steal and/or harm the small amount of remaining natural wildlife, but became a Maverick after being infected with the Maverick Virus.

Utilizing solar energy as a power source, his power is said to be unlimited as long as there is sunlight available. However, he also possesses highly advanced visual sensors, granting him quick reflexes and making him a dangerous opponent even in total darkness.

Strategy
He uses his Ray Splasher, which he shoots from his tail, and has claws that can both slash and can block shots. Use regular shots, since he'll just block charged ones. But for an easier victory, use Spinning Blade, which will trap him in a pattern.

In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Neon Tiger is weak to the Tornado Fang if the player has it; failing that, he should be fought with the X-Buster.

Powers & Abilities

 * Ray Splasher 1 (レイスプラッシャー1) - Neon Tiger stands still and shoots the Ray Splasher beams from his tail. The version of this weapon that X would gain after defeating him is much smaller, but has a faster rate of fire.
 * Ray Splasher 2 (レイスプラッシャー2) - Usually used after Ray Splasher 1. Neon Tiger jumps up on the wall, clings to it, then shoots the Ray Spasher at X.
 * Dive Attack (急降下攻撃) - After shooting the Ray Splasher at X, he will drop down from the wall and use his claws to slash at X.
 * Rush Attack (突進攻撃) - When below 50% in health, Neon Tiger will turn orange and charge at X. He is also invincible during this attack as well.
 * Shot Block (unofficial name) - Neon Tiger raises his claws in front of him, blocking charged X-Buster shots.

Mega Man X3 stats:

 * Height: 198 cm (6'6")
 * Weight: 150 kg (331 lbs)
 * Power: 3600rp
 * Speed: 9900rp

Stage enemies
Enemies in Neon Tiger's stage from Mega Man X3: Enemies in Neon Tiger's stage from Mega Man Xtreme 2:
 * Sub-boss: Worm Seeker-R
 * Atareeter
 * Caterkiller
 * Drill Waying
 * Hamma Hamma
 * Meta Capsule
 * Notor Banger
 * Tombort
 * Wild Tank
 * Axe Max
 * Batton Bone
 * Flamer
 * Jamminger
 * Kyunnbyunn

Trivia

 * Neon Tiger is one of the six Mavericks of the X3 chapters of the Rockman X manga to survive and reform.
 * The music playing during Neon Tiger's stage was long believed to be an homage to the Guns N' Roses song "My Michelle"; however, Kinuyo Yamashita, the composer of the Mega Man X3 soundtrack, has stated that at the time she worked on the game, she had never heard of Guns N' Roses and composed the music for Mega Man X3 simply "in the image of Mega Man".