If the copied permanent is a token, Absorbing Man copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created that token, with the listed exceptions
In closing, 2025 was truly a breakout year for the hobby and it's unlikely 2026 will be as strong, but we may just as easily be in the early innings of a strong collectibles bull market
You want to hit cards like Brimaz, big fat dorks that need to get into combat before they have done much, if you hit these kinds of card there is a good chance you won't see it played again, they will either be dead before they have the time or will have won anyway regardless of the Brimaz they have in hand
The question then becomes whether this could get played out of something like 4C Blink, where Abundant Growth and a single Triome could make it highly accessible post-board
This could allow you to Exile all of your opponents permanents with Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger, for example
Everyone has different opinions on what cards are stupid broken and why, and there's no true answer which is best