Pokémon TCG vs Scryfall
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pokémon TCG vs Scryfall: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or Scryfall?
On our scheduled checks, Scryfall leads on measured uptime — Pokémon TCG at 10.0% versus Scryfall at 92.1% 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 Scryfall?
Scryfall has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus Scryfall at 205 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 Scryfall need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pokémon TCG is callable with no signup, and Scryfall is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Pokémon TCG and Scryfall from the browser?
Yes — both Pokémon TCG and Scryfall 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 Scryfall free for commercial use?
Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and Scryfall 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.