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Pokémon TCG vs TCGApi

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

APIPokémon TCGDYING32TCGApiHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%100%
Uptime · 30d15.0%100%
P50 · ms79766
P95 · ms4419243
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 — API key may be required for production
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or TCGApi?

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

TCGApi has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus TCGApi at 66 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 TCGApi need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and TCGApi from the browser?

Only TCGApi 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 TCGApi free for commercial use?

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and TCGApi 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.