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'''Matori Matrix''' (Japanese: '''マトリマトリックス''' ''Matori Matrix'') is a special unit from [[Team Rocket]], led by [[Matori]], {{an|Giovanni}}'s secretary. It consists of [[Gozu]] and several {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The unit appeared from [[SM087]] to [[SM090]].
{{Team Infobox
|color=666
|corecolor=CCC
|bordercolor=C00
|text color=FFF
|teamname=Matori Matrix
|jpteamname=マトリマトリックス
|tmteamname=Matori Matrix
|image=Matori Matrix Journeys.png
|caption=Matori Matrix in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|size=250px
|leader=[[Matori]]
|region=[[Alola]], [[Sinnoh]]
|admins=[[Gozu]]
|targets={{an|Necrozma}}, [[Resort Area]], {{OBP|Cresselia|recurring}}, {{OBP|Darkrai|recurring}}
|epnum=SM087
|epname=Filling the Light with Darkness!
}}
 
The '''Matori Matrix''' (Japanese: '''マトリマトリックス''' ''Matori Matrix'') is a group of recurring characters who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. They are a special [[Team Rocket]] elite unit under the leadership of [[Matori]], {{an|Giovanni}}'s personal secretary.


==History==
==History==
Matori Matrix debuted in [[SM087]], where they approached [[Alola]] by helicopter. They were contacted by Giovanni, who asked for a briefing on the progress of their mission. Their target was to catch the "{{p|Necrozma|Blinding One}}".
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''===
Matori Matrix debuted in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', where they approached [[Alola]] by helicopter. They were contacted by Giovanni, who asked for a briefing on the progress of their mission. Their target was to catch the "{{p|Necrozma|Blinding One}}".
 
In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', they were approaching Alola, only to suddenly be left lethargic due to {{an|Necrozma}} draining Ultra Aura from the adults around the [[region]]. Despite this, they succeeded in catching Necrozma, who had fused with {{an|Lunala}} to take on its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings form}}. However, Necrozma quickly broke free of the net. They later launched another attack on Lunala and {{DL|Nebby|In the anime|Nebby}}, but were forced to retreat after being hit by {{m|Flash Cannon}}. They reappeared, no longer feeling lethargic when Necrozma fused with Nebby and fled through an [[Ultra Wormhole]].
 
In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', they witnessed the [[Ultra Guardians]] following Lunala through an Ultra Wormhole. They attempted to follow, only to be stopped by {{an|Professor Kukui}}, {{an|Faba}}, and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Having sustained too much damage, it was unsafe for them to proceed through the Ultra Wormhole. Gozu and several Team Rocket Grunts subsequently headed down to [[Ten Carat Hill]] whilst Matori remained on the aircraft to conduct repairs. Gozu easily defeated {{p|Hypno}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Braviary}} with his {{me|Aggron}}, only to be defeated by {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}} in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]''. Gozu's group returned to the aircraft when Matori announced the completion of the repairs. They prepared to flying through the Ultra Wormhole, only to be attacked by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, forcing them to retreat.
 
They reappeared in ''[[SM122|Spying for the Big Guy!]]'', when Matori arrived in Alola to collect {{an|Bewear}} for Giovanni. Realizing that getting Bewear was near impossible, Matori decided to return with {{an|Stufful}} instead, only to be tricked by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} who disguised Meowth as Stufful. Bewear came to Meowth's rescue, causing the helicopter to crash.
 
===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', [[Matori]] led a group of Grunts to steal Pokémon in the [[Resort Area]]. They initially succeeded, but with Jessie and James's help, {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] managed to get the stolen Pokémon back and force Matori and her Grunts to retreat.
 
They reappeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'' and ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]'', attempting to capture the [[Lunar duo]]. After {{p|Cresselia}} escaped, Matori contacted Jessie, James, and Meowth to assist with Matori planning to blame any failure on their part. After finding Cresselia and {{p|Darkrai}}, Matori led an attack, only for Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, Goh, and [[Chloe]] stopping them before being put to sleep by Darkrai's {{m|Dark Void}}.
 
Alternate World counterparts of the Matori Matrix members appeared as part of [[Alternate World Team Rocket]] in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. Unlike their counterparts from the main world, they were under the command of Alternate World Jessie, James, and Meowth instead of Matori.
 
==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Matori's Meowth
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Dark
|img=Matori Meowth.png
|cap=Matori's Meowth
|epnum=SM062
|epname=Acting True to Form!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Pete Zarustica
|desc={{p|Meowth}} is Matori's only known Pokémon. Matori took it with her during her trips to Alola where it was able to motivate them when they became lethargic due to {{an|Necrozma}} draining Ultra Aura from the adults around the [[region]].}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Aggron ↔ Mega Aggron
|type1=Steel
|type2=Rock
|img=Gozu Aggron.png
|cap=Gozu's Aggron
|img2=Gozu Mega Aggron.png
|cap2=As a Mega Aggron
|epnum=SM089
|epname=The Prism Between Light and Darkness!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|desc={{p|Aggron}} is Gozu's only known Pokémon. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega Aggron with its [[Aggronite]]. It was first seen when Gozu sent it out to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Faba}}, during which it easily defeated their Pokémon with a single {{m|Heavy Slam}}. It reappeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where it was defeated by Kukui's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.
 
Aggron's known moves are {{m|Heavy Slam}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Rocket
|pkmn=Rhyperior
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Team Rocket Rhyperior.png
|epnum=JN024
|epname=A Little Rocket R & R!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Rhyperior}} was used by a Rocket Grunt attacking the [[Resort Area]]. It managed to defeat [[Goh's Raboot]], and when Team Rocket was later forced to retreat, Rhyperior provided cover for their escape.
 
Rhyperior reappeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', assisting in the search for {{p|Cresselia}}.
 
Rhyperior's only known move is {{m|Stone Edge}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Rocket
|pkmn=Purugly
|type1=Normal
|img=Team Rocket Purugly.png
|epnum=JN024
|epname=A Little Rocket R & R!
|desc={{p|Purugly}} was used by a Rocket Grunt attacking the [[Resort Area]]. It managed to defeat [[Ash's Riolu]], but it later lost to {{AP|Pikachu}}.
 
Purugly reappeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', assisting in the search for {{p|Cresselia}}.
 
Purugly's known moves are {{m|Fury Swipes}} and {{m|Slash}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Rocket
|pkmn=Toxicroak
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Team Rocket Toxicroak.png
|epnum=JN024
|epname=A Little Rocket R & R!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Toxicroak}} was used by a Rocket Grunt attacking the [[Resort Area]]. It managed to defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]], but it later lost to [[Goh's Raboot]].
 
Toxicroak reappeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', assisting in the search for {{p|Cresselia}}.
 
Toxicroak's known moves are {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Venoshock}}, and {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Rocket
|pkmn=Skuntank
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Team Rocket Skuntank.png
|epnum=JN024
|epname=A Little Rocket R & R!
|desc={{p|Skuntank}} was used by a Rocket Grunt attacking the [[Resort Area]]. It created a wall of fire to stop Ash from saving his {{AP|Pikachu}} from the Grunts.
 
Skuntank reappeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', assisting in the search for {{p|Cresselia}}.
 
Skuntank's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}
 
==Trivia==
* Matori Matrix is the first recurring Team Rocket unit in the anime to feature more than three recurring members.
** It is also the first unit to not be associated with a [[Team Rocket scientists|Team Rocket scientist]].
* The {{p|Purugly}}, {{p|Skuntank}}, and {{p|Toxicroak}} prominently used by the Matori Matrix Grunts mimic the signature Pokémon of [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s [[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Saturn]].
 
==In other languages==
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|it=Matrix Matori
|pt_br=Matrix Matori
}}
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{{Team Rocket}}<br>
{{Animecharacters|black}}<br>
{{Project Anime notice|no}}


In [[SM088]], they were approaching Alola, only to suddenly be left lethargic due to {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} draining Ultra Aura from the adults around the [[region]]. Despite this, they succeeded in catching Necrozma, who had fused with {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} to take on its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings form}}. However, Necrozma quickly broke free of the net. They later launched another attack on Lunala and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}, but were forced to retreat after being hit by {{m|Flash Cannon}}. They reappeared, no longer feeling lethargic when Necrozma fused with Nebby and fled through an [[Ultra Wormhole]].
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[[Category:Members of Team Rocket]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]


In [[SM089]], they witnessed the [[Ultra Guardians]] following Lunala through an Ultra Wormhole. They attempted to follow, only to be stopped by {{an|Professor Kukui}}, [[Faba]], and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Having sustained too much damage, it was unsafe for them to proceed through the Ultra Wormhole. Gozu and several Team Rocket Grunts subsequently headed down to [[Ten Carat Hill]] whilst Matori remained on the aircraft to conduct repairs. Gozu easily defeated {{p|Hypno}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Braviary}} with his {{me|Aggron}}, only to be defeated by {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}} in [[SM090]]. Gozu's group returned to the aircraft when Matori announced the completion of the repairs. They prepared to flying through the Ultra Wormhole, only to be attacked by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, forcing them to retreat.
[[it:Matrix Matori]]
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