I would still prefer to play Thoughtseize in most decks, however, unless there is a specific reason to trade card advantage for ruthless efficiency
If you have your commander out, you can choose both modes, which is a plus
The colors here are striking, with the blues combining in the background and drawing comparisons to a shield and highlighting the spellcaster, who is slightly in shadow as they get ready to cast a spell
An unusual point with this Reserved List card, though, is that it had a reprint as a $4,000 Judge foil
It just so happens that a soldier typal build is the perfect place for this tech
On their second turn, my opponent evolves a Ralts into Kirlia and attaches an Energy card to it, but I am able to snipe it with Garchomp C Lv.X, removing any chance of being Psychic Locked on the following turn