HLB Seasonal Ranking System (Beyblade X)

Welcome, competitors! This guide explains the official HLB Seasonal Ranking System covering point structure, format rotation, double-entry rules, leaderboard tracking, prize distribution, and fair play. Read carefully to stay informed and competitive.

OVERVIEW

Each season (4 months), players earn points by participating in HLB-ranked Sunday tournaments across four major formats:

• 3G Standard

• 3G Limited

• 4G 1-Ban Standard

• 4G 1-Ban Limited
  
  

Points from all formats are combined into a single seasonal leaderboard. At the end of the season:

• Points reset to zero

• Top 10 players receive rewards funded by:

  • 10% from each tournament’s prize pool

  • Additional sponsorships or bonus contributions
    
    

FORMAT SCHEDULE

• At the end of each month, the format schedule for the next month’s Sundays will be posted in Rivals.

• A roulette system determines the order of formats for Weeks 1–4.

• If a month has five Sundays, only four are used for official ranked play. The extra Sunday is non-ranked and may host special or casual events.
  
  

Always check Rivals at month-end for the official schedule and plan your entries accordingly.

POINTS SYSTEM

Points are awarded equally across all formats, and stack per event:

• Participation (check-in or submission): +1 point

• Advance to qualifiers (bracket): +1 point

• 3rd place finish: +1 point

• 2nd place finish: +2 points

• Champion: +3 points
  
  

Example: If you participate, reach bracket, and win = 5 points total.

All points from ranked events are combined into one total. Only your declared deck (see below) counts for rankings. There are no format-specific prizes, but organizers may publish stats for insights.

DOUBLE-ENTRY RULE

If you register two decks for a tournament:

• Both entries will be awarded 1 point each upon registration, for a total of 2 participation points.
  
  

• For advancement and podium points, only one declared deck will be considered for ranked scoring.
  
  

• If the non-declared deck advances or reaches podium, no additional points will be awarded beyond the 2 participation points.
  
  

• If the wrong deck is declared and the other deck performs better, points will not transfer—only the declared deck counts for ranked purposes.

NO SHOW & SUBSTITUTION POLICY

If a player is called and does not show up within the allotted time:

• The tournament will continue and the match will be queued for the final round of that phase.

• If the player remains absent by the end of the round,the following will apply:
  
  

Scoring Rules for Absences:

• Round 1: The present player is awarded a 4-0 win.

• Round 2: The absent player is treated as a Bye, and the present player receives a 4-3 win.

• Round 3 and onward: The present player will be awarded a 4-0 win.

If a player is unable to continue a ranked event and designates a substitute to compete using their deck — with prior approval from the organizer and judges — the tournament match will still proceed, but the original player will only receive 1 participation point, regardless of how far their deck advances or even if it wins the tournament.

• Only 1 ranking point will be awarded to the substituted player for participation.

• Any wins or placements achieved by the substitute will not contribute additional ranking points to the original player.

• This policy applies whether the substitution occurs mid-match, mid-tournament, or after registration.

This ensures fairness and transparency across the seasonal rankings. 

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS

Each HLB-ranked Sunday event contributes 10% of its prize pool to the Seasonal Ranking Prize Pool.

• This amount is logged and viewable with the leaderboard.

• Organizers may add extra items, gear, or sponsorships.

• At season end, this pool is divided among the Top 10 players(depending on total players), based on a preannounced breakdown.

• Rewards may include:

  • Cash/digital prizes

  • Official Beyblade gear

  • Trophies/medals or perks

PRIZE POOL DISTRIBUTION

• • Rank 1 - 40% of Prize Pool.

  • Rank 2 - 20% of Prize Pool.

  • Rank 3 - 10% of Prize Pool.

  • Rank 4 and below -  30% of Prize Pool Divded to all of the remaining.

SEASON TIMELINE

• Leaderboard resets to zero

• Format rotation and rules are posted in Rivals

• Estimated prize pool and reward breakdown are announced
  
  

During the season:

• Leaderboard and prize log are updated within 48 hours after each event

• Only declared decks are tracked for ranking

• Changes to format or event status are communicated clearly
  
  

End of season:

• Final results are confirmed within 3 days after the last event

• Tiebreakers are resolved by:

  1. Most 1st-place finishes

  2. Most 2nd-place finishes

  3. Most participations (with declared deck)

  4. Head-to-head results

  5. Tiebreak playoff or prize split if needed
     
     

• Top 10 is announced with points and final prize pool total

• Rewards are distributed as announced

• All results are archived and points reset for the next season
  
  

LEADERBOARD STRUCTURE

The public leaderboard will include the following:

• Rank Number

• Player Name

• Number of Tournaments Participated

• Number of Times Reached Bracket Stage

• Total 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Finishes

• Total Points

• Logged 10% Prize Contributions
  
  

Deck declarations, event dates, bracket screenshots, and result sources will also be tracked for transparency. Disputes must be submitted within 3 days of update.

PRIZES & CLAIMING

• The Seasonal Prize Pool grows with each event.

• Reward breakdown for the Top 10 will be published before the season starts.

• Prizes may include cash, gear, community badges, and event access.
  
  

FAQ & FAIR PLAY

• If a tournament is canceled mid-event, partial points may be awarded depending on how far the event progressed.

• Shared placements are resolved using the official tie rules; unresolved ties may split points and rewards.

• Points do not carry over between seasons.

• Use a consistent ID. Multiple aliases or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in disqualification.

• Only results from your declared deck count.
  
  

WHAT TO DO

• Check Rivals Tournament and the website every month-end for format rotation

• Declare your deck properly when doing double-entry

• Join as many ranked Sunday events as possible

• Monitor the leaderboard and prize pool growth

• Stay updated with rules, format orders, and reward details