If I defy a spell, does Raven Bloom Student still get +1?
No, Ravenbloom Student will not gain +1 might if the spell you played is countered by Defy.
According to Riftbound rules and official FAQs:
- Sequence of Events:
- You play a spell (it enters the chain).
- An opponent plays Defy in reaction to your spell.
- Defy resolves, countering your spell.
- Because the spell was countered, it fails to resolve.
- A card is only considered "played" for the purposes of triggered abilities like Ravenbloom Student's when it successfully resolves (Rule 412.1.b).
Since your spell never resolved, the condition "When you play a spell" is not met, and Ravenbloom Student's ability does not trigger. This is confirmed by FAQ #8945, #6815, and #2377.