This triggers Lyla, which lets you put a +1/+1 counter on a creature
(2022-10-14) To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost (such as a More Than Meets the Eye cost) you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions
Turning dead cards into action sounds like the perfect use case, though I've seen this be used in a deck that tries to go off with Phyrexian Dreadnought and Greater Good, with some Replenish action, too, hence the two-dollars-and-change price tag
The price is also a testament to the cards position in gameplay, as paired with the Moonlit Hill Stadium card, it can be a real asset
In the background of this card, players can see the serpent statue of Jafar's shooting lasers towards its foes, while the magical sands swirl through the air