Pokémon TCG vs PotterDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d10.0%99.44%
Uptime · 30d5.0%100%
P50 · ms797326
P95 · ms37071015
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Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished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 10.0% versus PotterDB at 99.44% 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, Pokémon TCG or PotterDB?

PotterDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus PotterDB at 326 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 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.