does Ravenbloom student effect trigger if the spell gets countered?
No, Ravenbloom Student's ability does not trigger if the spell you play is countered.
According to Rule 425.1.b, a card that is countered is not considered to have been played. Because Ravenbloom Student's ability triggers "When you play a spell," and a spell is only considered "played" once it successfully resolves, a countered spell fails to meet the condition required to trigger the ability.
This is supported by multiple Riftbound FAQs (such as FAQ #2497, #8694, and #2377), which clarify that countering a spell prevents it from being considered "played" for the purposes of triggered abilities.
Sequence of events:
- You cast a spell (it enters the chain).
- Your opponent plays a card to Counter your spell (e.g., Defy).
- The Counter effect resolves, negating your spell.
- Because your spell was countered, it does not resolve.
- Since the spell did not resolve, it is not considered "played," and Ravenbloom Student's ability does not trigger.