Pokémon Black and White versions

that, or the long hair.

Not just because it's long, but the design of it.

didn't they get promoted to scouts one season to establish a team rocket outpost in one of the newer regions? o_o

I never have really kept up on the anime much. I remember when Hoenn came up they contacted Giovanni and he told them to make a base there, not sure about Sinnoh, and apparently he wants them once again to make a base in Isshu.