Will Legion effect still work if a card I played gets countered?

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Yes, your **Legion** effect will still work if the card you played is countered.

According to **RiftJudge FAQ #9463** and **#9461**, the **Legion** condition is satisfied the moment a card is **Finalized** on the chain.

### The Sequence
1.  **Playing the Card:** You play a card. It is placed on the chain as a "Pending Chain Item."
2.  **Finalization:** You choose targets and pay all costs. The card becomes a "Finalized Chain Item." At this exact moment, the **Legion** condition is met for the turn.
3.  **Reaction:** Your opponent plays a card like *Defy* to counter your card.
4.  **Resolution:** The counter resolves, and your card is cleared from the chain (per **Rule 425.1.a**).

Even though your card was countered and did not resolve, the requirement for **Legion** was already satisfied during the Finalization step. Therefore, any **Legion** abilities on cards you play afterward that turn will be active.