This means what is printed on the card is copied, but effects, buffs, and additional types given to the parent between it entering and it making the token wont
When it comes to game design for Magic , there are templates for how to write the card rules, there are red flags whenever a common card is getting overly complex, and everything is incredibly standardized when you come to read their rules they make a point of rewriting all cards on their database whenever a change is made, to make sure everything is on the same ground
A2-146 Makes the deck even more consistent, letting you find what you need or A3b-034, which helps you draw more cards
As Wanderwine Farewell is resolving, you'll create Merfolk tokens if you control a Merfolk kindred (or perhaps a kindred permanent with changeling), but Wanderwine Farewell won't count for itself, even though it is a Merfolk spell you control