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Dota 2 vs Pokémon TCG

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

APIDota 2NEW—Pokémon TCGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
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, Pokémon TCG leads on measured uptime — Dota 2 at —% versus Pokémon TCG at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

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?

Yes — both Dota 2 and Pokémon TCG send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

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.