No, reanimating doesnt count as casting because reanimation cards return permanents from the graveyard to the battlefield
While you can just quest the card to gain two lore, Aladdin, Heroic Outlaws Daring Exploit ability allows you to not only gain two lore, but force your opponents to each lose two lore, whenever you banish a character on your turn using the card
This being said, the expected value is probably better than you think, so if you are feeling a bit lucky, opening a box of Masters 25 isn't a wholly losing proposition from a financial perspective
Unfortunately, its decided by your enemies votes, but either way youll get a massive advantage
Battle of Wits Ill be honest here, [c]Battle of Wits[/c] is more of a fun card than a competitive one
Three or more mana countermagic really isn't worth looking at if it isn't Cryptic Command