Grip of Phyresis

Oracle Text

Gain control of target Equipment, then create a 0/0 black Germ creature token and attach that Equipment to it.

Card Rulings

11/8/2016 The Germ token exists on the battlefield as a 0/0 for a brief moment before the Equipment becomes attached to it. Abilities that trigger when a creature enters the battlefield will trigger based on its natural characteristics, not the characteristics it has immediately after becoming equipped.
11/8/2016 If the Equipment doesn’t provide a toughness boost, your Germ token will have 0 toughness and die. You’ll still control the Equipment.

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