Sin Collector

[Avodroc13]

I summon {Sin Collector} and my friend thinks he can counter it before I can use its ability. True or false?

[Gorzo]

True. It's ability happens/triggers when it enters the battlefield. Counterspells such as {cancel} stop the spell while it is still on the stack, preventing it from getting to the battlefield in the first place.

Edit for clarification: it would be different if the ability said 'when you cast [cardname]' as opposed to 'when [cardname] enters the battlefield.'

[Kaleo42]

Jeez youre all over the rules today.

As a side note destroying it with {searing spear} or something wont change the fact he entered the battlefield and wont stop the ability.

[Gorzo]

Jeez youre all over the rules today.

I did just pass my rules advisor test last night, got me in a rules frenzy

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

Jeez youre all over the rules today.

I did just pass my rules advisor test last night, got me in a rules frenzy

How can you take the test? Is there some kind of class you have to take and where do you sign up?

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

Nevermind, googled it

[Kaleo42]

Congrats!