Digimon TCG vs Pokémon TCG

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%17.6%
Uptime · 30d100%15.0%
P50 · ms224797
P95 · ms31344419
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (Pokémon IP)
Free tierFree — no API keyFree; no key ~1,000 req/day & 30/min, free key ~20,000 req/day (documented)
Rate limit90 req/window · 89 remainingWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Digimon TCG vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Digimon TCG or Pokémon TCG?

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

Digimon TCG has the lower median latency in our checks — Digimon TCG responds in 224 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 Digimon TCG and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Digimon TCG 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 Digimon TCG and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Only Digimon TCG 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 Digimon TCG and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Digimon TCG 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.