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