after all, it's to be cast right away for zero mana, and then again much later, after players have exhausted their hands of board-impacting plays and are searching out more gas
Thoughtseize is the spell that most players first think of when asked about discard spells, as it's capable of discarding any single card you want from your opponent's hand
Wizards of the Coast has moved away from "Protection from X" in favor of "Hexproof from X," much as they've moved away from Regeneration to Indestructible
I often find valuable cards, including Reserved List cards, in bulk boxes from sets before Exodus
Her other variants, Clumsy Guest and Contented Wallflower, are both Emerald cards as well, making her a good option in any deck combination you choose