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Pokémon TCG vs xkcd

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

APIPokémon TCGDYING32xkcdHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%100%
Uptime · 30d15.0%100%
P50 · ms797164
P95 · ms44191070
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverified (Pokémon IP)CC BY-NC 2.5
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Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokémon TCG vs xkcd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or xkcd?

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

xkcd has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus xkcd at 164 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 xkcd need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and xkcd from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Pokémon TCG and xkcd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Pokémon TCG and xkcd free for commercial use?

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd is personal/non-commercial only. 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.