Matori Matrix

Matori Matrix (Japanese: マトリマトリックス Matori Matrix) is a special unit from Team Rocket, led by Matori, Giovanni's secretary. It consists of Gozu and several Team Rocket Grunts. The unit appeared from SM087 to SM090.

History

Matori Matrix was first seen in SM087, where they were approaching 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 "Blinding One".

In SM088, they were approaching Alola, only to suddenly be left lethargic due to Necrozma draining Ultra Aura from the adults around the region. Despite this, they succeeded in catching Necrozma, who had fused with Lunala to take on its Dawn Wings form. However, Necrozma quickly broke free of the net. They later launched another attack on Lunala and Nebby, but were forced to retreat after being hit by Flash Cannon. They reappeared, no longer feeling lethargic when Necrozma fused with Nebby and fled through an Ultra Wormhole.

In SM089, they witnessed the Ultra Guardians following Lunala through an Ultra Wormhole. They attempted to follow, only to be stopped by Professor Kukui, Faba, and their Pokémon. 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 Hypno, Alakazam, and Braviary with his Mega Aggron, only to be defeated by 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 Tapu Koko, forcing them to retreat.