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Pokémon TCG vs Raider

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

APIPokémon TCGDYING32RaiderHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%100%
Uptime · 30d15.0%100%
P50 · ms797223
P95 · ms44191222
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (Pokémon IP)Unverified (Blizzard game data)
Free tierFree; no key ~1,000 req/day & 30/min, free key ~20,000 req/day (documented)Free, no API key for public data
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs Raider: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or Raider?

On our scheduled checks, Raider leads on measured uptime — Pokémon TCG at 17.6% versus Raider at 100% 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 Raider?

Raider has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus Raider at 223 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 Raider need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and Raider from the browser?

Only Raider 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 Pokémon TCG and Raider free for commercial use?

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and Raider 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.