Pokémon TCG vs PotterDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (Pokémon IP)Unverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
Free tierFree; no key ~1,000 req/day & 30/min, free key ~20,000 req/day (documented)Free — no key
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or PotterDB?

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

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and PotterDB from the browser?

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

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.