I think IMO they are 1/2 better and 1/2 worse in comparison...
I prefer my swampy with all 6 legs... though I really like the Bane dragon. The Hiryu in the EC is just an abomination and insult to the bird it is in the CC...
The Firebeetle looks 100X better in the EC than the CC... I like the Fire steed better in the EC..
the Kirin I don't know it looks like a warped lion in the EC thats not good...
Reptalon looks better in the EC...
Dreadspider makes me sad it looks so much prettier in the CC.
Tsuki wolf better in the EC... and the Cold drake is sooo cute in the EC...