Artist's commentary
New Mario Pikachu merchandise coming soon: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/10/161021_p01.html?top_main003=msign
Parody of this artwork for the original Super Mario Bros.: http://www.mariowiki.com/images/f/fc/SuperMarioBrosArtwork2.jpg
Pikachu = Mario
Diancie = Princess Peach
Foonguss = Toads
Blastoise = Bowser
Flabebe = The flower
Squirtle = Koopa Troopa
Wartortle = Paratroopa
Shroomish = Goomba
Beldum = Bullet Bill
Qwilfish = Cheep Cheep
Landorus = Lakitu
Ferroseed = Spiny
Psyduck = Hammer Bro.