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Battle.net vs Pokémon TCG

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBattle.netHEALTHY85Pokémon TCGDYING32
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%17.6%
Uptime · 30d100%15.0%
P50 · ms1024797
P95 · ms31734419
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (Pokémon IP)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree; no key ~1,000 req/day & 30/min, free key ~20,000 req/day (documented)
Rate limitUnpublishedWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Battle.net leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at 100% versus Pokémon TCG at 17.6% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Battle.net or Pokémon TCG?

Pokémon TCG has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus Pokémon TCG at 797 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Battle.net and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

Pokémon TCG needs no key, while Battle.net requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Pokémon TCG first.

Can I call Battle.net and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Battle.net and Pokémon TCG from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Battle.net and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.