Turns out this card is preeeeeeetty good </kripperino> in a midrange pally deck. Way too slow for aggro, but once you couple this with a big hand (which is easy to build up thanks to stuff like Meanstreet Marshal and Small-Time Recruits) the card gets huge value on the turn it's played. Similar to Murloc Knight or Emperor Thaurissan, it's also a big threat that must be removed asap by your opponent or they risk dire consequences...ever played 3x 6/6 minions for 5 mana thanks to a beefed up Doppelgangster? Let me tell you firsthand that it's hilarious.

Solid card overall that fills the awkward gap in the 5-mana slot left by stuff like Loatheb and Sludge Belcher rotating out.

Yea, even given the new effect, too bad they couldn't come up with more interesting ways to use it. Give spell damage or taunt (+can't be targeted by spells). Reduce cost of a random spell by 1. Give a random beast charge. Make a random non-pirate minion talk like a pirate, etc.

Wow. Looks like zoo pally really will be a thing again. 4/4 for 5 isn't terrible for stats, and the effect is obviously very powerful, especially considering the refill cards pally has (eg. divine favor small time recruits and solemn vigil)