>JJM essentially went off the grid come gen 3, nobody is keeping track of their activities or providing logistical support
>Come gen 4 they've basically been let go from Team Rocket completely and have to source all their tools, food supplies, resources, and plans on their own
>Giovanni finally noticed their efforts and rehired them for gen 5, and promoted them to captains
>Then Giovanni himself experienced what they go through on a regular basis, and keeps them on the payroll under active employ and orders to scout other regions for power sources and rare Pokemon
I wonder what Pokemon they'll have in gen 9. Brambleghast, Spidops, Toedscruel, Scovillain, Klawf, hell potentially even Gimmighoul. Lots of options for "evil" Pokemon.