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Pokémon TCG vs Steam

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

APIPokémon TCGNEW—SteamNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (Pokémon IP)Unverified
Free tierFree; no key ~1,000 req/day & 30/min, free key ~20,000 req/day (documented)Free, no API key
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Pokémon TCG vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or Steam?

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

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and Steam from the browser?

Only Pokémon TCG is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Steam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Pokémon TCG and Steam free for commercial use?

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and Steam 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.