It’s always bothered me how pirate decks have never been viable in Hearthstone. I mean, the design team took the time to create a goofy tribe focusing on unique, powerful weapon synergy and then… nothing. Yeah people bust out Pirate Rogue every once in a while (usually when there’s been a bit too long between expansions) but it’s never coalesced into anything competitive.
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