Shadow: Hello folks. Welcome to my newest series.

Zilla: In this series, we will be pitting Pokemon and Vivosaurs against each other in one-on-one battles to the death. We will take into account size, strengths, weaknesses, weaponry, and other statistics. You all are free to submit suggestions for the fights, just give us the name of the Pokemon and Vivosaur you want to see go head to head. That being said, do not complain about the Vivosaurs abilities, remember they are not ordinary dinosaurs, they gain power when they are revived.

Shadow: With that all said and done, time for the first matchup.

Both: Let the battle begin.

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Representing Fossil Fighters, one of the most popular Vivosaurs. Now introducing, the feathered slasher, V-Raptor.

(V-Raptor enters, hissing and flexing its razor-sharp talons. It glances back and forth, eager to fight)

And representing Pokemon, meet one of the best known Pokemon around. Enter the proud and powerful, Charizard.

(Charizard lands, roaring and shooting fire into the air. His fiery tail burns brightly, showing his eagerness to fight)

Let's start off with V-Raptor. This cunning killer is 2.8 meters (6.8 feet) from nose to tail, stands up to 3 feet tall, and can weigh as much as 15kg (33 lbs.). A small vivosaur with a light skeleton, V-Raptor is far from a heavyweight. His hollow bones make him light on his feet, and give him the ability to leap 8 feet straight up. His tail allows him to make sharp turns without putting extra stress on his fragile body. He also has incredible endurance, which he uses to wear down his prey. All this mobility is backed by some serious weaponry. His first weapon is his lethal bite. His jaws hold up to 28 recurved teeth that are covered in serrations. This means when he clamps down, it is extremely difficult to get him to let go. His second weapons, his front claws, are like razors. These are used to both slash and hold on to struggling prey. And his third weapons are his sickle-shaped killing claws on his hind feet. These lethal claws act like daggers and are used to stab into an animal's weak-points, such as the underbelly and flanks. They also hold a secret weapon, venom. After being revived from his fossils, V-Raptor gained the ability to inject venom through his killing claws. This poison acts quickly, but is not a long term weapon. However, one dose is usually more than enough to incapacitate prey long enough for him to finish the job. He is also very intelligent, and can target a specific area to attack. He can even plan ahead, allowing him to confound his opponents.

However, this little guy is not without his weaknesses. For one, his defense stat isn't that great, leaving him vulnerable to punishing blows. Second, he relies heavily on his venom for heavy damage, and is built more for a long drawn out battle. Third, his hollow skeleton is very fragile, so blunt force blows can easily incapacitate him. Fourth, his air-elemental typing leaves him vulnerable to earth based enemies, and limits the amount of damage he can inflict upon them. He is also a close-range Vivosaur, meaning he has to be up close and personal to deal serious damage.

Next up we have the orange bruiser, Charizard. This fierce fire type can reach up to 2.10 meters (7 feet) in height and can weigh up to 90.5 kg (199.5 lbs). Like V-raptor, his bones are hollow, but with a major difference. Charizard's bones are much thicker, allowing him to be a much more effective fighter, while still being light enough to fly. His appearance alone though is usually enough to make smaller creatures turn tail and run. While not a dragon type, his ability to learn their techniques allows him to compete with them, and even allows him to hunt smaller dragons for food. When intimidation fails, Charizard falls back on a diverse set of weaponry. His first weapons and his sharp fangs. While not overly large, these spike-shaped fangs allow him to grab onto and hold enemies close. They are also very strong, and have a lot of force behind them. His second weapons are his claws. While his hind claws are more for traction, his front claws are curved and designed for slashing. His front limbs are also surprisingly strong, and can even be used to lift enemies off the ground and throw them.

His next weapons are his wings. While mostly used for flight, they can also smack enemies with a lot of force, equivalent to being hit by a car door. He can also create powerful wind gusts to blow enemies away and deflect weaker attacks. Charizard's next weapon is his powerful tail, tipped with a flame. If the tail doesn't catch you, the flame will. His final weapon is his powerful fire breath. This is Charizard's most powerful attack, and also his most reliable. He can either blast enemies from afar with it, or cover his claws and fangs with it to deliver scorching bites and slashes.

However, this fire-breathing powerhouse is not without his shortcomings. First and foremost is his lack of physical defense. Up close, attacks cause him much more damage. Second, his tail flame is vital to his health. If it goes out, it's game over for him. His weakness to water, rock and electric attacks also makes him vulnerable. His next weakness is his soft underbelly. The skin there isn't as tough, so enemy claws and fangs pierce it with ease. His throat is also vulnerable to attacks. His wings are also open targets, due to their more fragile state.

Who will win this, V-Raptor or Charizard. Only one way to find out, let the battle begin.

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(Battle location: Greenhorn Plains, Vivosaur Island. Begin XD Gale Battle Mode theme 1)

A Charizard soars above scanning the earth below for an easy meal. He spots the carcass of a Goyle, and swoops down to feed. Unfortunately, a pack of V-Raptors is already feeding, and they have no intention of sharing. They hiss at the large dragon, who simply roars back. He stands up as tall as he can, towering over the Vivosaurs. Most of them flee instantly, but the alpha V-Raptor is not so easily deterred. She jumps up on top of the carcass and hisses, flashing her serrated teeth. The Charizard is unimpressed, and knocks the V-Raptor aside. He begins to feed, but lets his guard down. The V-Raptor leaps onto his back, digging her claws in deep. She clamps down on the back of the Charizard's neck, intent on severing his spinal cord. The Charizard roars in pain and shakes back and forth, forcefully dislodging the raptor.

The combatants are back to square one. V-Raptor lunges again, feinting to one side before slashing at the Charizard's side. Charizard snaps his jaws, but misses. The V-Raptor darts around him, then lunges and uses Toxic Combo. She slashes at the Charziard's face and then kicks him in the chin, stunning the dragon momentarily. However, when she lunges again, the Charizard holds her back with his powerful forelimbs. He throws her to the ground, following up with a bite to one of her forelimbs. V-Raptor screeches in pain as the dragon's jaws snap the fragile arm bones like toothpicks. She is able to stand up when the Charizard lets go, but her left arm is now useless.

However, the Charizard is not fairing much better. The V-Raptor's toxic combo attack has left him poisoned, slowing him down and causing additional damage. V-Raptor lunges again, tearing into the dragon's wing. Charizard clamps down on her tail on flings her off. He then blasts the raptor with flamethrower, scorching her skin and causing immense pain. Thinking the V-Raptor is down for the count, the Charizard turns his attention back to the Goyle carcass and begins to feed. However, the V-Raptor is not done yet. She shakily gets to her feet and glares angrily at the dragon. She rushes forward, leaping onto his back again. She digs her claws in and drags them down the Charizard's back. He roars in pain as the raptor's claws tear through the flesh. As he turns to dislodge her, she leaps off and runs around him, this time going for his underbelly and his jugular.

She lunges forward, clamping her jaws around the dragon's throat and digging her talons into his exposed stomach. However, the Charizard is determined to win, and digs his claws into the V-Raptor's body. He wrenches her off, covers his fangs in fire, and clamps down on her throat. The burning fangs slice through the raptor's jugular and windpipe with ease. The Charizard then flicks his head, snapping the raptor's neck. He lets go of her and she slumps to the ground, dead. Charizard roars loudly as a sign of his victory, before continuing his feast on the Goyle carcass.

(End Battle Music. Winner: Charizard)

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Shadow: And the winner of our first match is Charizard. It was a close one though.

Zilla: What gave Charizard the edge was his superior strength and size. While V-Raptor had the edge in speed, intelligence and stamina, Charizard's bone crushing bite and immense muscle strength gave him the upper hand.

Shadow: So there you have it folks. If you liked this story, make sure to favorite and review, and don't forget to leave suggestions for the fights ahead. See ya next time!