As rapidly defunct as they are becoming, I like to think Digimon helped make the original battle monsters that much stronger (not unlike Mello and Near).
Consider this evidence of influence:
1) the Master of Mirage net special
2) The design for Shaymin's sky form appears to be a stylistic nod to the digital monsters.
Consider this evidence of influence:
1) the Master of Mirage net special
2) The design for Shaymin's sky form appears to be a stylistic nod to the digital monsters.