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Pokémon TCG vs TCGApi

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

APIPokémon TCGNEW—TCGApiNEW—
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 — 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Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished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 —% versus TCGApi 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 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?

Yes — both Pokémon TCG and TCGApi 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 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.