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LotteryData.io vs Pokémon TCG

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

APILotteryData.ioDEAD0Pokémon TCGDYING32
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%17.6%
Uptime · 30d0.0%15.0%
P50 · ms—797
P95 · ms—4419
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
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

LotteryData.io vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, LotteryData.io or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Pokémon TCG leads on measured uptime — LotteryData.io at 0.0% versus Pokémon TCG at 17.6% 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 LotteryData.io and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

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

Can I call LotteryData.io and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call LotteryData.io and Pokémon TCG from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are LotteryData.io and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

LotteryData.io 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.