January 12Jan 12 Now I would say reptile would win because he’s my favorite character of all time in MK butttttt lets face the facts Raiden would win against Reptile because of a massive gap in power, role, and feats within Mortal Kombat lore.Raiden is not just a fighter—he is the God of Thunder and the eternal protector of Earthrealm. His power comes directly from Elder Gods and the cosmic balance of the realms. This means his abilities are not limited by stamina, poison, stealth, or physical limits the way Reptile’s are. Raiden commands raw elemental lightning, teleportation, time distortion (in some timelines), and reality-warping techniques that operate on a realm-level scale, not just individual combat.Reptile, while deadly, is fundamentally an assassin and shock trooper. His strengths lie in stealth, ambush tactics, acid attacks, and speed. Against normal fighters, this is lethal. Against Raiden, these advantages collapse. Raiden can sense disturbances in the realms, meaning invisibility and ambush lose effectiveness. Lightning floods entire areas, leaving no space for Reptile to hide. Acid and physical strikes are meaningless against a being who can phase, teleport, and reform almost instantly.In direct combat, Raiden has repeatedly fought and defeated Elder God–level threats, Outworld emperors, and timeline-breaking entities like Shao Kahn, Shinnok, and Kronika. Reptile has never shown the ability to damage opponents on that tier. Reptile is often defeated by mid-tier warriors such as Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, or Kitana—fighters Raiden has trained, empowered, and in some cases surpassed effortlessly.Durability is another decisive factor. Reptile’s body, while resilient, is still biological. Raiden’s attacks are divine energy, not conventional force. Lightning in Mortal Kombat lore is shown to disintegrate souls, overload magical defenses, and erase beings from existence. One sustained lightning strike or divine blast would overwhelm Reptile’s regeneration and dissolve him at a molecular or spiritual level.Finally, Raiden’s mindset matters. He is a strategist and guardian, not a brawler. He does not rush or underestimate opponents. Reptile relies on exploiting mistakes—Raiden gives none. Once Raiden identifies Reptile as a threat, the fight ends quickly through overwhelming power rather than prolonged combat.Conclusion:Reptile is dangerous in shadows and assassinations.Raiden controls the battlefield, the elements, and the outcome.In Mortal Kombat terms, this isn’t a close fight—it’s a god versus a weapon, and the god wins.
January 12Jan 12 im entering to hopefully win and gift these to my fiance! im not very knowledgeable on mk but from everything ive heard from him i have to go with raiden:)
January 12Jan 12 Reptile would win because he z is resilient and can disappear for surprised attacks. Raiden will give him a battle but ultimately will be beaten with the acid spit.
January 12Jan 12 On 1/9/2026 at 4:40 PM, Ben Kendrick said:Hello CB Forum,We've got another giveaway! This time courtesy of McFarlane Toys! We're giving away a prize pack featuring two KLASSIC Mortal Kombat fighters!To Enter: reply to this thread - and tell us who would win in a fight: Reptile or Raiden! This is MANDATORY to be entered into the contest.Additional entries can be earned by clicking the Gleam link below: multiple entries can be earned by following us on socials and engaging with other forum users! But make sure to reply to this post still.EARN ADDITIONAL ENTRIES HEREPrizes include:McFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden 7 inch Action FigureMcFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat Klassic Reptile 7 inch Action FigureThe contest through Friday, January 16th and winners will be sent a direct message here on the CB forum. So keep an eye on your forum inbox!Check out images of the figures below.NOTE: Due to the size of the figures, we're limiting this one to residents of North America.Reptile wins because hes my favorite!
January 12Jan 12 Raiden would win because he is the God of thunder and unfortunately Reptile just doesn’t have the power and strength to match up to him.
January 12Jan 12 I'd have to give this one to Raiden. He has the powers of a God. I picture Raiden shcoking Reptile and Reptile being stuck to my A/C unit when the little lizards here in Florida get zapped. Raiden wins. Fatality. On 1/9/2026 at 5:40 PM, Ben Kendrick said:Hello CB Forum,We've got another giveaway! This time courtesy of McFarlane Toys! We're giving away a prize pack featuring two KLASSIC Mortal Kombat fighters!To Enter: reply to this thread - and tell us who would win in a fight: Reptile or Raiden! This is MANDATORY to be entered into the contest.Additional entries can be earned by clicking the Gleam link below: multiple entries can be earned by following us on socials and engaging with other forum users! But make sure to reply to this post still.EARN ADDITIONAL ENTRIES HEREPrizes include:McFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden 7 inch Action FigureMcFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat Klassic Reptile 7 inch Action FigureThe contest through Friday, January 16th and winners will be sent a direct message here on the CB forum. So keep an eye on your forum inbox!Check out images of the figures below.NOTE: Due to the size of the figures, we're limiting this one to residents of North America.
January 12Jan 12 On 1/9/2026 at 4:40 PM, Ben Kendrick said:Hello CB Forum,We've got another giveaway! This time courtesy of McFarlane Toys! We're giving away a prize pack featuring two KLASSIC Mortal Kombat fighters!To Enter: reply to this thread - and tell us who would win in a fight: Reptile or Raiden! This is MANDATORY to be entered into the contest.Additional entries can be earned by clicking the Gleam link below: multiple entries can be earned by following us on socials and engaging with other forum users! But make sure to reply to this post still.EARN ADDITIONAL ENTRIES HEREPrizes include:McFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden 7 inch Action FigureMcFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat Klassic Reptile 7 inch Action FigureThe contest through Friday, January 16th and winners will be sent a direct message here on the CB forum. So keep an eye on your forum inbox!Check out images of the figures below.NOTE: Due to the size of the figures, we're limiting this one to residents of North America.Raiden 100%
January 12Jan 12 Raiden wins. I'm more of a Reptile fan but Raiden is a God with the ability to prove it.
January 12Jan 12 Raiden, but depends on what Raiden. Raiden MK1 could lose to reptile because he's not a god anymore. Original Raiden would dog walk reptile anytime
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