However, the community response to previews for these products was negative, and before their release, Wizards removed the premium reprint clause
It's paper, not card stock
There are 27 Gold Star Pokmon cards in the original English run : 25 from the EX-era expansions plus Espeon and Umbreon from POP Series 5
Though not directly related to equipment, ability doublers are an excellent payoff for these cards as the best equipment are often those with strong triggered abilities, like Skullclamp and the Swords
They can be particularly powerful with counterspells, which I imagine is the pair here, because treasures allow you to tap out while still holding up a counter
This can be a good strategy if you have an enchantment matters deck or if you want to keep your commander and get the additional effects of the background