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Dota 2 vs Pokémon TCG

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

APIDota 2HEALTHY89Pokémon TCGDYING32
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%17.6%
Uptime · 30d96.7%15.0%
P50 · ms236797
P95 · ms6434419
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
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

Dota 2 vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dota 2 or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Dota 2 leads on measured uptime — Dota 2 at 97.1% 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, Dota 2 or Pokémon TCG?

Dota 2 has the lower median latency in our checks — Dota 2 responds in 236 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 Dota 2 and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

Pokémon TCG needs no key, while Dota 2 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Pokémon TCG first.

Can I call Dota 2 and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Only Dota 2 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 Dota 2 and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Dota 2 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.