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Updated May 2026v1.21
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CategorySkins
Versionv1.21
Size11.9 MB
Submitted29 Mar 2026
Updated5 May 2026
InstallVPK drop

Alakazam SinclairSinclair skins for Deadlock

Please consider helping me out if you like my mods! I've dreamed of being a Pokémon content creator since I was really little, and every subscription brings me closer to being able to do it as a career! (MOD MANAGER USERS CLICK HERE) Now introducing: The Magnificent... Alakazam?? This mod replaces Sinclair with Alakazam from Pokémon! This was my first mod, and it took a lot of work, but I'm really proud of how it turned out! I hope you enjoy using it! Pairs nicely with the Luxury Ball Soul Container mod! (click here for link) Not affiliated with Game Freak or TPC. I do not own the rights to Pokémon.

Compatibility

Model replacements are the first thing to break when Valve edits a skeleton, so re-check after each patch. It conflicts with any other mod replacing the same Sinclair asset — two in the addons folder means whichever loads last wins, and the other one silently does nothing.

Is it safe

It is client-side: the file lives on your machine and other players see the default game. Cosmetic addons have not produced bans, but Deadlock is in active development and nothing about mods is officially supported. Keep a copy of the folder before a patch and remove it if the game stops launching.

Credit

Made by WaluigiPinball and published on GameBanana. We index it here with a link back; the file, the licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) and the comment thread stay with the author. Credits

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Alakazam Sinclair?
Two ways. With Deadlock Mod Manager, use the Mod Manager button on this page and it downloads and places the file for you. By hand, put the .vpk into game/citadel/addons and name it pak01_dir.vpk. That folder only loads once gameinfo.gi lists it, which is a one-time edit — check the install guide.
Is Alakazam Sinclair safe to install?
A .vpk is a data archive, not a program, so it cannot execute code the way an installer can. The risk is provenance. This one has 39,371 installs, so a problem would have surfaced on its GameBanana thread. Mods with almost no downloads from accounts with no history have had none of that scrutiny.
Will other players see this skin?
No. Deadlock loads mods client-side, so the file only changes what you render. Everyone else sees the default game, in every mode including ranked.
Can I run it alongside other mods?
Yes, as long as they change different things — a skin and a HUD work together fine. Two skins for the same hero do not: only one can be applied, and Deadlock picks the lower-numbered file. With pak01_dir.vpk and pak02_dir.vpk installed, pak01 wins and the other does nothing.
Does it still work after the latest patch?
A Deadlock patch can overwrite gameinfo.gi and remove your search paths, which stops every manually installed mod at once — redo that edit and they come back. Separately, model replacements break first when Valve edits a skeleton; recolours and HUD mods usually survive. The author posts updates on the GameBanana page.
Where does the download come from?
Directly from the author's GameBanana page. deadlocktrade.gg indexes mods and links back; it never rehosts files, so you always get the release the author published.
How do I remove Alakazam Sinclair?
Delete its .vpk from game/citadel/addons, or toggle it off in the Deadlock Mod Manager library. Mods never overwrite game files, so nothing needs repairing afterwards.
What other Sinclair mods are there?
61 mods are indexed for Sinclair, 61 of them skins. Browse all Sinclair mods.