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What sets Valorant apart from other FPS titles like Counter-Strike is the unique arsenal each agent brings. Riot Games releases new agents time-to-time to keep the player interested in their game. While some agents like Brimstone, Sage, and Raze have become classics for a match, some are still finding footing. The latest addition to the long list of agents is Gekko.

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According to the Valorant site, Gekko the Angeleno leads a tight-knit crew of calamitous creatures.” However, fans have found the powers of this agent very similar to one from a hit Nintendo series. And a fan edit over this similarity has been going viral on Twitter.

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Valorant’s new agent imagined to be a Pokemon trainer in a fan-edit

The newest agent of Valorant has a group of creatures doing his bidding. Currently, Gekko owns three creatures that perform different types of attacks on the players. But a unique feature for Gekko is that he can retrieve his creatures to use them again. Gekko’s unique technique prompted a YouTuber to imagine him being a Pokemon trainer. This led to the epic fan-made trailer for Valorant x Pokemon.

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In this trailer, we see Gekko in the role of Ash, going on the journey to becoming the best Pokemon trainer. Phoenix and Reyna also join Gekko as his worthy companions. The funny aspect of this trailer was Team Rocket. The YouTuber cast Jett, Chamber, and Yoru to be the bad guys in this trailer. Further in the trailer, Gekko’s usage of his creatures in Valorant matches is compared to Ash’s using his Pokemon to win.

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The trailer has also garnered funny reactions from the fans. They have started tweeting their takes on this crossover in their own humorous ways.

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Since the trailer has gone viral on Twitter, fans are sharing their comments on this unexpected crossover. Some fans are applauding this trailer, while others are starting to beware of Nintendo watching this, or else the creator will find themselves in deep waters.

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What are your thoughts on this fan-made Valorant x Pokemon trailer? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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