The problem with that is that Altanak is tormented by the sound of its name
Upgrades for BC: Take a good look at the creature base and figure out which ones are there because we wanted this effect on a legendary creature and which cards provide actual synergy
An Eldrazi that will always be exactly on curve with the amount of mana you have at your disposal
It also works well with Wick, the Whorled MindWick, the Whorled Mind to stand is as a Snail that grows very large hopefully large enough to whittle some life totals at the table down to zero, though drawing 10 sounds good, too
Populate has yet to return as a mechanic in a major MTG, and it's unlikely that it ever will
Katsumasa, the Animator is the newest mono-blue legendary creature, and its one for the more hipster brewers