Can you counter a cast trigger in MTG?
Nope, you can't counter a cast trigger itself because it's not a spell. Cast triggers happen as soon as you cast the spell, and they're independent of the spell actually resolving. However, you can counter the spell that caused the trigger with a counterspell, but the trigger will still happen. So, if your opponent is casting something spicy that has a nasty trigger, your best bet is to counter the spell and deal with the trigger effect separately.
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Short answer: No. Long story: You can't counter the trigger but you can counter the spell causing it. Also, there are some cards that can counter abilities, which is kinda like countering the trigger, but not really the same thing.
Actually, you can sort of counter a cast trigger if you think about it. Use cards that counter triggered abilities. It's not countering the trigger in the traditional sense, but it's the closest thing you'll get. So, while you technically can't counter a cast trigger directly, you've got options to deal with it indirectly.
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