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Game Brain vs Pokémon TCG

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

APIGame BrainNEW—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 — API key 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

Game Brain vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Game Brain or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Pokémon TCG leads on measured uptime — Game Brain 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 Game Brain and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

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

Can I call Game Brain and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Yes — both Game Brain 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 Game Brain and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Game Brain 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.