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IGDB.com vs Magic: The Gathering

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—Magic: The GatheringNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs Magic: The Gathering: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or Magic: The Gathering?

On our scheduled checks, Magic: The Gathering leads on measured uptime — IGDB.com at —% versus Magic: The Gathering 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 IGDB.com and Magic: The Gathering need an API key?

Magic: The Gathering needs no key, while IGDB.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Magic: The Gathering first.

Can I call IGDB.com and Magic: The Gathering from the browser?

Only Magic: The Gathering is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IGDB.com needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IGDB.com and Magic: The Gathering free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and Magic: The Gathering 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.