Pokémon TCG vs Zelda

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%100%
Uptime · 30d15.0%100%
P50 · ms797903
P95 · ms44191380
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 — limits not published
Rate limitWithout key: ~30 req/min, 1,000 req/day (documented)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Pokémon TCG vs Zelda: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokémon TCG or Zelda?

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

Pokémon TCG has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokémon TCG responds in 797 ms versus Zelda at 903 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 Zelda need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokémon TCG and Zelda from the browser?

Only Zelda 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 Zelda free for commercial use?

Pokémon TCG has unclear commercial terms, and Zelda 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.