If creature with X in its cost is cast this way, X can only be 0.
2004-10-04
wotc
You can’t use Aluren when casting a creature using another alternate means, such as the Morph ability.
2004-10-04
wotc
You can’t choose to cast a creature as though it had flash via Aluren and still pay the mana cost. You either cast the creature normally, or via Aluren without paying the mana cost.
2004-10-04
wotc
The mana cost of the creatures being cast is still the stated cost on the card, even though you did not pay the cost.
2004-10-04
wotc
Aluren checks the actual printed cost on the creature card, and is not affected by things which allow you to cast the spell for less.
Format Legality
Standard
Not Legal
Future
Not Legal
Historic
Not Legal
Timeless
Not Legal
Gladiator
Not Legal
Pioneer
Not Legal
Modern
Not Legal
Legacy
Legal
Pauper
Not Legal
Vintage
Legal
Penny
Not Legal
Commander
Legal
Oathbreaker
Legal
Standardbrawl
Not Legal
Brawl
Not Legal
Alchemy
Not Legal
Paupercommander
Not Legal
Duel
Legal
Oldschool
Not Legal
Premodern
Legal
Predh
Legal
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