Pokémon TCG API

API

Free REST API for Pokémon Trading Card Game data

Overview

This RESTful API provides comprehensive data on Pokémon TCG cards, sets, and meta-information. Key endpoints include /cards (search/filter by name, set, type), /sets (browse sets with release dates), /types (list card types), and /supertypes. Responses are in JSON format, with detailed attributes like rarity, artist, attack stats, and price data from TCGplayer/Cardmarket. Ideal for building collection trackers, deck builders, educational tools, or integrating TCG data into games/comics apps. Supports filtering, pagination, and both non-commercial and commercial use cases.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
Filtering & Pagination
No API Key for Basic Use
Comprehensive Card & Set Data
Price Integration from Major Retailers

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Pokémon TCG API free to use?

Yes, the API offers a free tier for non-commercial use without an API key. Commercial use or higher rate limits require a paid API key.

? Does it require an API key?

Basic non-commercial use does not need an API key, but commercial projects or higher rate limits require an API key obtained from the official website.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, providing structured data for cards, sets, and other TCG-related information.

Top Alternatives

TCGplayer API Search Google

Cardmarket API Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Games & Comics

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to Integrate
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Regular Updates with New Sets
⊕ Supports Non-Commercial & Commercial Use
⊕ Detailed Card Attributes

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ Commercial Use Requires API Key
⊖ No Official SLA for Free Tier