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It doesn't copy whether that creature was tapped or untapped, whether it had any counters on it or Auras or Equipment attached to it, or any non-copy effects that had changed its power, toughness, types, color, or so on

So then why is phasing suddenly making a comeback

I Create a 2/2 red Goblin Shaman creature token with "Whenever this token attacks, create a Treasure token." II You may discard up to two cards

Although I mentioned blue having enough dorks to make a creature based deck this is also pretty good in control decks despite the life loss although I suspect Fetter Geist would be better most of the time