How and when does Everbloom Student get her +1 Might, and does she get it if the spell is countered by Defy?

Ruling: After a spell is fully resolved, Everbloom Student's trigger goes on the chain to increase her might by +1. A spell countered with Defy or similar effects will not count as "played" and will not trigger her ability.

Sequence:

  • A spell must fully resolve first
  • Only then is the spell considered "played"
  • Everbloom Student's trigger then goes on the chain to give her +1 Might

Nuances:

  • The +1 Might is not a "buff" (which is a specific game object that can be spent for costs and has stacking restrictions), it is just a might increase