Grip of Phyresis
Instant
Oracle Text
Gain control of target Equipment, then create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token and attach that Equipment to it.Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastIf 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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Wizards of the CoastThe 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.