If I play a spell and it's countered by Defy, will it still count towards Legion?

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Yes, a spell that is countered by **Defy** still counts toward satisfying **Legion** requirements.

According to **RiftJudge FAQ #9461**:
*   **Legion** checks whether a card has been **Finalized** on the chain, not whether it successfully resolved.
*   When you play a spell, it is placed on the chain as a "Pending Chain Item."
*   Once you choose targets and pay all costs (including any additional costs like **Deflect**), the spell becomes a "Finalized Chain Item."
*   Players then have the opportunity to play **Reaction** cards, such as **Defy**.
*   Because **Defy** is played *after* the spell has already been finalized, the **Legion** condition is already met. Even though the spell is subsequently countered and removed from the chain (per **Rule 425.1.a**), the requirement for **Legion** has been satisfied for the turn.