Seems a bit powerful. Make it cost 1 quanta of any element like Animate Weapon.
If it didn't have the extra death effects, I'd disagree. But considering what
has in it's arsenal, I'd actually go for at least 2~3 for the unupped version instead of 0~1.
I don't understand, why is this too powerful, when compared with Immolation | Cremation ?
Because of the additional death effects. With Soul Catchers, you get a minimum of 8

. That already puts it ahead of

in the Mono. Also, there is also Boneyards and Condors to consider. That means increased power. And finally, Bone Wall. The unupped generates 4 tokens already, which is acceptable, but the upgraded gets 6 additional tokens. That's quite a lot of defense in my opinion, considering you're not facing a Fractal rush or something.
And as furballdn said, even Immolation|Cremation can't get an Instant Dragon in one turn with only 3 cards.