Tier 1
TPC Comments
Recently, more Salamangreat lists have started running Loading... . It's a strong card in the mirror match, as even if your opponent can play through it, you can hold it for your own turn to Banish cards like Loading... , Loading... , or Loading... . This can give you a significant advantage or even set up a lethal push. Beyond the mirror, D.D. Crow is also valuable against other decks such as Gemini, Lyrilusc, Battlin’ Boxers, and Predaplant. While it’s less impactful against HERO, it can still be used to banish Loading... , Loading... , Loading... , or thw monster targeted by Loading... ’s effect.
Tier 2
TPC Comments
Loading... and Loading... have basically become mandatory in HERO at this point, as the deck can't really compete against Salamangreat without them. Necrovalley is more effective going 2nd since, if it's activated going 1st, Salamangreat can usually remove it either with Loading... or Loading... . DDG has the opposite problem, being stronger going 1st but less impactful going 2nd.
Tier 3
In a metagame that TPC feels is dominated by Salamangreat and the decks trying to keep up with it, these three decks are seen as the most competent alternative choices. On one hand, Battlin' Boxer and Crystal Beast have immense card generation facilitated by their Skills to fair well enough on their own against the field (with the right techs). On the other hand, Lyrilusc operates on an axis that tends to demand answers and is hard to ignore. In a metagame with such vast differentials in power and consistency, these factors are what TPC deem necessary to compete.