Well, theyre helmed by Aurelia, the Warleader for the most part, though there are some Isshin decks that like to play with extra combats now too
Kenrith, the Returned Kings ability to bring creatures back from the graveyard also allows players to reuse powerful cards like Dockside Extortionist, and keep threats on the board
Also, her ability obviously hints at you getting rid of her hexproof to kill a pesky artifact or enchantment, but it doesnt say it has to be that type of counter
The big thing holding this down the list is the need for a critical mass of pirates, which can distract from the theft theme and lead to an overall weaker game plan
You battle your opponents creatures and attempt to reduce your opponents Security Area cards to zero in order to deliver a final blow direct to your opponent and win the game
Keeping mana open to flash in Archangel Avacyn can be clunky