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Pokémon TCG vs PokéAPI

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

APIPokémon TCGNEW—PokéAPIHEALTHY—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverified (Pokémon IP)Fair-use fan data
Free tierFree; no key ~1,000 req/day & 30/min, free key ~20,000 req/day (documented)Unlimited (be reasonable)
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)None — locally cache please
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs PokéAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or PokéAPI?

On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — Pokémon TCG at —% versus PokéAPI 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 Pokémon TCG and PokéAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and PokéAPI from the browser?

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

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only. 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.