Baleful Strix [Commander 2013] Future the player plays it without

the player plays it without paying its mana cost

Set: Zendikar Rising Commander Type: Creature — Merfolk Shaman Rarity: Rare Cost: {2}{G}{G} {X}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on target land you control

buyback {4}{R}

You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with equal or lesser mana value from your hand without paying its mana cost

that permanent phases in

Baleful Strix [Commander 2013] Future the player plays it withoutSet: Commander 2013 Type: Artifact Creature Bird Rarity: Uncommon Cost: {U}{B} Flying, deathtouch When Baleful Strix enters the battlefield, draw a card. Its beak rends flesh and bone, exposing the tender marrow of dream.