Counters

[RDJDenley]

Right so my friend just asked if you can 'counter' creature abilities?

"Counter target spell"

Is it possible at all?

[DylanW18]

Yes. A creature is a spell. The only things that aren't spells are lands. Anything but lands CAN be countered, but not spells that say "This spell cannot be countered"

[RDJDenley]

Does this specify also to triggered abilities, for example {Bogbrew Witch}'s ability to find a {festering newt} etc..

[DylanW18]

No. It can only counter that if it says "counter target activated ability"

[RDJDenley]

Okay, thank you.

[DylanW18]

Does this specify also to triggered abilities, for example {Bogbrew Witch}'s ability to find a {festering newt} etc..

Fyi, this is an Activated Ability, not a Triggered Ability. Important distinction in many circumstances.

Very true. An activated ability has a cost, a triggered ability says "Whenever", "When" "If" etc