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Pirates & Raptors!

  • Last updated Feb 6, 2017 (Gadgetzan)
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  • 23 Minions
  • 7 Spells
  • Deck Type: Ranked Deck
  • Deck Archetype: Pirate Rogue
  • Crafting Cost: 6440
  • Dust Needed: Loading Collection
  • Created: 5/30/2016 (Old Gods)
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INTRO

Hi, I'm Kizlyar.  I achieved golden rogue hero exclusively with wingsofwax's burst aggro rogue and used the build every month to reach rank 5 in the past.  I was disheartened to see the build get destroyed by the post-WoG nerfs and the rotation of GvG (Ironbeak Owl, Blade Flurry, Arcane Golem, Tinker Oil, etc.).  However, the concept of the deck is viable again due to the additions of the pirate package of Patches the Pirate and Small-Time Buccaneer and Swashburglar. Unearthed Raptor is added to sustain the game should you face a more oppressing control deck.

MULLIGAN

Mulligans are pretty straightforward.  

1-drops: Small-Time Buccaneer, Swashburglar, Southsea Deckhand - Any drop on tAlso keep Deadly Poison against specific matchups (Mage/Wyrm, Priest/Cleric, Shaman/Ferals, Warlock/Voidwalker).  Avoid dropping Deckhand on turn one if facing other pirate matchups.

2-drops: Loot Hoarder, Undercity Huckster, Defias Ringleader (only with coin), Crazed Alchemist if the matchup warrants it (Shaman, Shaman, and Shaman).

3-drops: SI:7 Agent when you have coin and occasionally Unearthed Raptor with coin if you have a few targets for it (i.e. Huckster+Loot Hoarder)

PLAYSTYLE

-This deck plays more like in between aggro and midrange.  Because of the tools the rogue has at her disposal, controlling the early board is possible in every matchup.  Try to gain board control early.  Use Raptors typically on card draw targets.  Undercity Huckster is a great Raptor target vs. Mage, Hunter, sometimes in Shaman and Warlock, but feels meh vs. Warriors (opt to target Loot Hoarders instead).  It's really up to the RNG gods, but the main point is to keep those cards flowing so you can push damage.

CARD CHOICES/REPLACEMENTS

Xaril, Poisoned Mind is an awesome card.  It can provide crucial burst and/or card draw even though it doesn't pressure the board much as a 3/2.  Hard to say what can replace a card that is so versatile.  If you like rogue, craft this immediately.

Unearthed Raptor 3/4 stats + potential card draw, weapon/weapon buff from the deathrattle.  Essential for this build, hence the title.

Undercity Huckster - 2/2 card draw cannot be passed up and it gives your Raptors valuable targets.

Crazed Alchemist is a great tech card.  It's useful vs. many targets i.e. various Shaman totems, taunts like Ancient of War and Wyrmrest 2/4, Doomsayer, pesky 1/3 drops, or just to help make favorable trades.  Replace with another 2-3 mana deathrattle drop if you prefer.  Bloodmage Thalnos for extra draw, Huge Toad to be more aggressive, or even Harvest Golem to help maintain the early board.