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Pokémon TCG vs TCGdex

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

APIPokémon TCGNEW—TCGdexNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
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 — limits not published
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs TCGdex: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or TCGdex?

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

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and TCGdex from the browser?

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

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and TCGdex 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.