Pokéapi

API

Free RESTful API for comprehensive Pokémon data

Overview

Pokéapi offers RESTful endpoints to access detailed Pokémon universe data, including species stats, abilities, moves, types, sprites, evolution chains, and game version metadata. Responses are in JSON format, making it easy to parse across languages. Use cases include building fan apps, educational tools, game mods, or websites needing structured Pokémon information—no manual data entry required for thousands of Pokémon entries.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://pokeapi.co')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required
Comprehensive Pokémon data
Sprite & evolution chain access
Well-documented endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pokéapi free to use?

Yes, Pokéapi is completely free for both personal and commercial use without any subscription fees.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, Pokéapi does not require an API key, allowing immediate integration without registration.

? What is the response format?

All responses from Pokéapi are in JSON format, which is lightweight and compatible with most programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Games & Comics

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Extensive data coverage
⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Active community support
⊕ Regularly updated with new Pokémon generations

Cons

⊖ Rate limited (60 requests/minute for unauthenticated users)
⊖ No SLA for uptime
⊖ Static data (no real-time updates)