PokeAPI
Games No key Editor's pick
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitNo key; fair use - caching responses is encouraged.
Documentation: pokeapi.co ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
PokeAPI holds data on all 1,000+ Pokemon: stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, sprites, and game info. It's lovingly maintained, heavily cached, and completely free with no key. A favorite for learning APIs and building fan projects.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: No key; fair use - caching responses is encouraged.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: pokemon games learning
Setup
- Read the docs at https://pokeapi.co/docs/v2.
- Get a Pokemon: https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon/pikachu.
- Get a move: https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/move/thunderbolt.
- Browse types: https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/type/electric.
- No key needed - sprites are included as image URLs.
Example
https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon/pikachuUse cases
- Building a Pokedex app
- Pokemon quiz and guessing games
- The classic 'learn APIs' starter project