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Open5e vs Pokémon TCG

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

APIOpen5eHEALTHY82Pokémon TCGDYING32
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d89.2%17.6%
Uptime · 30d85.0%15.0%
P50 · ms646797
P95 · ms43084419
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseSRD content under OGL 1.0a; API/site MIT-licensedUnverified (Pokémon IP)
Free tierFree, no 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
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Open5e vs Pokémon TCG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open5e or Pokémon TCG?

On our scheduled checks, Open5e leads on measured uptime — Open5e at 89.2% 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.

Which is faster, Open5e or Pokémon TCG?

Open5e has the lower median latency in our checks — Open5e responds in 646 ms versus Pokémon TCG at 797 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Open5e and Pokémon TCG need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Open5e 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 Open5e and Pokémon TCG from the browser?

Only Open5e is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pokémon TCG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Open5e and Pokémon TCG free for commercial use?

Open5e 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.