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Pokémon TCG vs SuperHeroes

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

APIPokémon TCGNEW—SuperHeroesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
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 tier — key may be required
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs SuperHeroes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or SuperHeroes?

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

Pokémon TCG needs no key, while SuperHeroes requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Pokémon TCG first.

Can I call Pokémon TCG and SuperHeroes from the browser?

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

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and SuperHeroes 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.