The Fairy-type Rocket Grunt in Pokémon Go, with the taunt “Check out my cute Pokémon!” can end up being tougher than expected thanks to high-damage Shadows and the annoying Mawile. Since every pick in this encounter has Fairy or part-Fairy typing, you can win the fight fast if you bring the right counters. Below is the full Fairy Grunt lineup for this month, and the best Pokémon to use to wipe out this grunt in seconds and get to the Shadow catch screen.
Current ‘Check Out My Cute Pokemon!’ Grunt Lineup in Pokémon Go
Every Pokémon in this encounter is either Fairy or part Fairy, which simplifies the counter game except for Mawile, who insists on ignoring the rules and needs a different strategy to control the battle.
Phase 1
- Snubbull
- Mawile
- Alolan Vulpix
Phase 2
- Snubbull
- Kirlia
- Galarian Weezing
Phase 3
- Galarian Weezing
- Alolan Ninetales
- Granbull
Catchable after the battle: Snubbull, Mawile (can be shiny), Kirlia, Alolan Vulpix, Galarian Weezing.
This grunt’s roster revolves around Fairy, but every creature twists that formula slightly:
| Pokémon | Typing | Notable Weaknesses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snubbull | Fairy | Poison, Steel | Simple Fairy counter. |
| Granbull | Fairy | Poison, Steel | Hits harder than Snubbull, mainly watch the charge moves. |
| Alolan Vulpix | Ice | Fire, Rock, Steel | One of the few pure ice in a Fairy grunt. |
| Alolan Ninetales | Ice/Fairy | Steel (2×), Poison, Fire | Steel obliterates it. |
| Kirlia | Psychic/Fairy | Steel, Poison, Ghost | Poison works here, but watch its Psychic moves. |
| Mawile | Fairy/Steel | Fire (2×), Ground (2×) | The problem child: resists Poison, neutral to Steel—treat it like a Fire/Ground target. |
| Galarian Weezing | Poison/Fairy | Steel, Psychic | Steel is safe, as Poison won’t help here. |
Best Counters for ‘Check Out My Cute Pokemon!’ in Pokémon Go
Below are the best picks expert Pokémon Go players lean on for a Fairy-Type Grunt encounter.
| Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | The powerful overall Fairy-slayer in the game. Shreds everything except Mawile, and still does good neutral damage there. |
| Excadrill | Metal Claw | Iron Head | Fast, spammy, and doubles as a Ground-type backup for Mawile. |
| Empoleon | Steel Wing | Flash Cannon | Stable Steel attacker with good bulk. |
| Beedrill | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb | Excellent vs pure Fairy picks like Snubbull and Granbull. Avoid Mawile and Weezing. |
| Gengar | Lick | Sludge Bomb | Heavy Poison burst; great for phase 1 and 2 picks except Mawile and Weezing. |
| Toxicroak | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb | Take down Snubbull/Granbull/Kirlia very quick. |
| Blaziken | Fire Spin | Blast Burn | One of the fastest Mawile counters in Pokémon Go. |
| Charizard | Fire Spin | Blast Burn | Same niche as Blaziken, which handles Ninetales and Mawile extremely well. |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | Great power to beat Mawile in one hit. |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | Good anti-Mawile pick, and works as a general finisher. |
Best Strategy
A simple three-slot setup clears this encounter effectively:
- Lead with a Steel-type: It handles almost everything the grunt can open with, especially Snubbull and Alolan Vulpix.
- Carry one strong Fire or Ground attacker: It’s mainly for Mawile. Swap instantly when you see it.
- Optional backup Poison-type: It helps deal fast damage to Snubbull, Granbull, and Kirlia.
Unless you enter the arena with coverage for Fairy and a proper Mawile answer, this grunt gets defeated in no time. It gives you a shot at some very collectible Shadow Pokémon, especially Shadow Mawile for future Mega Mawile.
