Artist's commentary
Smash emblem!
Shulk as a Tactician ….His move set in his game rely a lot on placement …and he is a aether user too! so he kinda fits physical/magic hybrid class like the Tactician.
other Super Smash Emblem design :
Mario/Luigi - http://dc9spot.tumblr.com/post/159336925989/okwhat-ifsuper-smash-bros-but-strategy-rpg-and
Peach/Toad/Bowser - http://dc9spot.tumblr.com/post/159360147309/more-fire-emblem-themed-mario-character-peach
Kirby/Meta knight/King Dedede - http://dc9spot.tumblr.com/post/159376280609/super-smash-emblem-continue-kirby-emblem
Pit/Palutena/Dark Pit - http://dc9spot.tumblr.com/post/159510054314/kid-icarus-emblem-pit-as-a-pegasus-knight-with-a
Samus/Wii fit Trainer/Villager - http://dc9spot.tumblr.com/post/159529669644/more-smash-emblem-samus-as-a-knight-i-give-her