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Pokémon TCG vs TETR.IO

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

APIPokémon TCGDYING32TETR.IOHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%100%
Uptime · 30d15.0%100%
P50 · ms797357
P95 · ms4419906
Authnonenone
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, no API key
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Honor server-provided cache expiry (~60s); docs require caching
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Pokémon TCG vs TETR.IO: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or TETR.IO?

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

TETR.IO has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus TETR.IO at 357 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 TETR.IO need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and TETR.IO from the browser?

Only TETR.IO 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 TETR.IO free for commercial use?

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and TETR.IO 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.