Pokemon TCG
Games Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limit1,000 requests/day without a key; 20,000/day with the free key.
Documentation: docs.pokemontcg.io ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
The Pokemon TCG API covers 18,000+ real trading cards with high-res images, market prices, rarities, and set details. Search by name, type, or set, and page through results. Works without a key at low volume; a free key (no card) raises you to 20,000 requests a day.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: 1,000 requests/day without a key; 20,000/day with the free key.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: pokemon card-games collecting
Setup
- Sign up free at https://dev.pokemontcg.io (no card) and copy your key.
- Send it as an 'X-Api-Key' header with each request.
- Search cards: https://api.pokemontcg.io/v2/cards?q=name:charizard.
- Get one card: https://api.pokemontcg.io/v2/cards/xy7-54.
- List sets: https://api.pokemontcg.io/v2/sets.
Example
https://api.pokemontcg.io/v2/cards?q=name:pikachu (add X-Api-Key header)Use cases
- A card collection tracker with live prices
- Deck-building helpers for players
- Browsing sets and rarities before buying packs