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Cross Universe vs Pokémon TCG

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

APICross UniverseHEALTHY100Pokémon TCGDYING32
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%17.6%
Uptime · 30d100%15.0%
P50 · ms40797
P95 · ms4484419
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (fan project)Unverified (Pokémon IP)
Free tierFree — no keyFree; 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

Cross Universe vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cross Universe or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Cross Universe leads on measured uptime — Cross Universe 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, Cross Universe or Pokémon TCG?

Cross Universe has the lower median latency in our checks — Cross Universe responds in 40 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 Cross Universe and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Cross Universe is callable with no signup, and Pokémon TCG is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Cross Universe and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Only Cross Universe is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pokémon TCG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Cross Universe and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Cross Universe 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.