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Official rulings
5 rulings · in English, source ScryfallThe 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 · Wizards of the CoastYou can’t use Aluren when casting a creature using another alternate means, such as the Morph ability.
2004-10-04 · Wizards of the CoastYou 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 · Wizards of the CoastAluren checks the actual printed cost on the creature card, and is not affected by things which allow you to cast the spell for less.
2004-10-04 · Wizards of the CoastIf creature with X in its cost is cast this way, X can only be 0.
2008-08-01 · Wizards of the CoastAll printings