Populate question

[Wingnut]

So lets pretend I have a token created via  {Advent of the Wurm}, I also have  {Collective Blessing} on the board making it an 8/8. If I populate this creature does it come in as a 5/5 or an 8/8 (BEFORE the collective blessing is taken into account)

[Keyeto]

It would enter as an 8/8. Static buffs alter the creature's P/T as it enters the battlefield.

[AgnosticGod]

Wingnut, based on Keyeto's answer I would say that the token would be a 5/5 like the original, but since the static buff of {Collective Blessing} is in affect it would automatically become an 8/8. It would not be an 11/11 like I think you are wondering.

AG

[Keyeto]

Wingnut, based on Keyeto's answer I would say that the token would be a 5/5 like the original, but since the static buff of {Collective Blessing} is in affect it would automatically become an 8/8. It would not be an 11/11 like I think you are wondering.

AG

Absolutely. Perhaps I should have explained it a bit more, good catch!

[Wingnut]

Very cool, this is what we thought, but wanted to throw it out there to be sure we had the correct understanding. Thank you for the time.

[Wingnut]

So in theory you could throw a  {Phytoburst} onto a token before you populate, giving whatever the tokens power a +5/+5 permenantly correct?

[Keyeto]

So in theory you could throw a  {Phytoburst} onto a token before you populate, giving whatever the tokens power a +5/+5 permenantly correct?

I'm afraid not. Your original question works because its a static buff that has an effect on all your creatures. Giving one creature a "until end of turn" buff will only apply to that creature. When you create a copy of anything, it comes into play as an exact copy of what's printed in the card (or in this case, what the token is without any buffs applied).

[Wingnut]

I knew it was to good to be true, gives me a reason to find a couple more collective blessings though. Thanks again.

[Double-O-Scotch]

However, if you're trying to accomplish this mega-buff scenario, I suggest {miming slime}.

[Wingnut]

However, if you're trying to accomplish this mega-buff scenario, I suggest {miming slime}.

That's not a bad idea, I'm putting together a selesnya deck that uses a bunch of populate, figured if I can buff the tokens while at it why the hell not. Thanks for the input.

[Bookmeister]

Don't forget {Grove of the Guardian}!

[IntoFire]

Don't forget {Grove of the Guardian}!

{Gavony Township} could also prove to be useful.

[Avodroc13]

 {Primordial Hydra} would be a great addition to a populate deck. Also, goblins would multiply fast.