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IGDB.com vs Pokémon TCG

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—Pokémon TCGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
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

IGDB.com vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Pokémon TCG leads on measured uptime — IGDB.com 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 IGDB.com and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

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

Can I call IGDB.com and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Only Pokémon TCG 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 Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

IGDB.com 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.