There are often adhesive residues here, or the adhesive blends with the Blue Core Layer, making it harder to see
26-108CThaliak You are still able to draw one card, even if the opponent was unable to select any Forwards
When you pair it with something like Pitiless Plunderer or Ruthless Knave, you can start looping squirrel and Treasure tokens endlessly
Now, you might be thinking: why would you want to give away a token that sacrifices themselves
The cleanest way to think about it is this: Gold-bordered = official printings, unofficial game pieces (for sanctioned play)
Y'know, some animals are just funnier than others, and squirrels is another one that M:TG will low-key continue to have appear even in main serious sets