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Pokémon TCG vs SuperHeroes

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

APIPokémon TCGDYING32SuperHeroesHEALTHY81
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%99.02%
Uptime · 30d15.0%98.3%
P50 · ms7971145
P95 · ms44192157
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
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Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished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 17.6% versus SuperHeroes at 99.02% 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 SuperHeroes?

Pokémon TCG has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus SuperHeroes at 1145 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 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?

Only SuperHeroes 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 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.