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Lichess vs Pokémon TCG

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

APILichessNEW—Pokémon TCGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (Pokémon IP)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree; 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
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Lichess vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lichess or Pokémon TCG?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Lichess is callable with no signup, and Pokémon TCG is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Lichess and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Yes — both Lichess 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 Lichess and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Lichess 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.