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Magic: The Gathering vs Scryfall

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

APIMagic: The GatheringNEW—ScryfallNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCard data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key required
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining~10 requests/second; docs ask for 50-100 ms between requests
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Magic: The Gathering vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, Magic: The Gathering or Scryfall?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Magic: The Gathering is callable with no signup, and Scryfall is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Magic: The Gathering and Scryfall from the browser?

Yes — both Magic: The Gathering and Scryfall 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 Magic: The Gathering and Scryfall free for commercial use?

Magic: The Gathering has unclear commercial terms, and Scryfall 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.