This is an attempt to utilize the synergy between
Notorious Scoundrel and Transformation-Effects like
Tyrannize. As transformed units will keep their weapons, any decent transformation spell on the scoundrel will result in an early game fatty: Scoundrel and Tyrannize, for example, results in a 9/7 unit which can attack on turn 4.
The other units in this deck are mostly Renown units that also benefit from using transformation spells on them. Casting
Substitute on
Softfoot Burglar is essentially a +2/+2 weapon that also gives you a Treasure Trove. The
Mischief Yeti also fits nicely into this deck as he is not only a target for the transformation spells, but also generates snowballs which in turn can be used to trigger further renown effects.
Although the transformation spell approach is not that different from using weapons on Renown units, this approach has extra flexibility as you can cast the transformation spells on either your units for Renown effects and unit upgrade
or an an enemy unit to downgrade it. Moreover, using transformation spells has the advantage that it synergizes with the
Pyre Elemental.
The downside of the Scoundrel is obviously the
Wanted Poster that is played on him, but in case the opponent runs a control deck and removes the Scoundrel, there is a
Maul in the market which can utilize the fact that the opponent drew extra cards.
An ideal turn would be something like turn 2
Notorious Scoundrel, turn 3
Substitute +
Pyre Elemental, attacking with a 7/5 and a 4/3 on turn 3. This deck is far from competitive, but it's fun to play because of its peculiar way of working.