Overview
Pokémon Trading Card Game data
Notes: Free Pokémon TCG API.
TL;DR
What it does: Pokémon TCG API: Provides data for Pokémon Trading Card Game cards.
Quick start: https://api.pokemontcg.io/v1/cards?name=pikachu
No API key needed!
Try It Now
Call this URL to see what you get back:
https://api.pokemontcg.io/v1/cards?name=pikachu
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FAQ
- Do I need an API key?
- No! This API is completely free to use with no authentication required.
- Is there a rate limit?
- The API is free and has generous limits. Check the documentation for specifics.
- Can I use this in a commercial project?
- Yes, these APIs are free for both personal and commercial use. Review the docs for any restrictions.
- How do I get started?
- Copy the example URL above and paste it into your browser or code. The response is JSON.
Code Examples
JavaScript Example
fetch('https://api.pokemontcg.io/v1/cards?name=pikachu')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err));
Python Example
import requests
url = 'https://api.pokemontcg.io/v1/cards?name=pikachu'
response = requests.get(url)
print(response.json())
cURL Example
curl "https://api.pokemontcg.io/v1/cards?name=pikachu"
API Details
- Base URL
https://api.pokemontcg.io- Documentation
- https://pokemontcg.io/
- Category
- Games
- Authentication
- Not Required
- Geographic Coverage
- global