Scryfall — Free Magic: The Gathering Card Search API (No Key)

TL;DR

Scryfall is the premier Magic: The Gathering card search API. Search over 100,000 unique MTG cards by name, set, color identity, mana value, format legality, and creature type. Returns card images, ruling text, price data, and Oracle-style wording. Supports fuzzy name matching, autocomplete, and advanced query syntax similar to Scryfall's web search. No API key required.

Quick start: https://api.scryfall.com/cards/search?q=combo

No API key needed — free and open MTG card data!

How to Use This API

1. Search Cards by Name

Search for any card using Scryfall's syntax — supports fuzzy matching, color filters, and more:

https://api.scryfall.com/cards/search?q=lightning+bolt+t:instant

2. Autocomplete a Card Name

https://api.scryfall.com/cards/autocomplete?q=black+lot

3. Get a Random Card

https://api.scryfall.com/cards/random

4. JavaScript — Search with Filters

fetch('https://api.scryfall.com/cards/search?q=c%3Ablue+t%3Amerfolk')
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(data => {
    data.data.forEach(card => {
      console.log(card.name, '-', card.set_name);
      console.log('  Mana:', card.mana_cost);
      console.log('  Type:', card.type_line);
      console.log('  Rarity:', card.rarity);
    });
  });

5. Python — Get Card Rulings

import requests

card = requests.get(
    'https://api.scryfall.com/cards/named?exact=Counterspell'
).json()

rulings = requests.get(card['rulings_uri']).json()
for ruling in rulings['data']:
    print(f"[{ruling['published_at']}] {ruling['comment']}")

Search "combo": https://api.scryfall.com/cards/search?q=combo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What card data does Scryfall return?: Every card includes Oracle name, mana cost, type line, Oracle text, set name, collector number, rarity, artist, image URIs, prices (USD/EUR/TIX), and legalities for all formats.
How do I search for cards in standard?: Use format:standard in the query string. Combine with f:standard to restrict to Standard-legal sets only.
Does it support image retrieval?: Yes — each card object includes image_uris with PNG versions: small, normal, large, and art_crop. Borderless and extended-art variants are included where available.
Can I get price data?: Yes. The prices field contains USD, EUR, and TIX (MTGO) prices updated daily. Prices are in the usd, usd_foil, eur, and tix subfields.
Is there a rate limit?: Scryfall allows up to 10 requests per second. For bulk operations, use the /cards/search endpoint with pagination rather than many individual card lookups.
Does Scryfall support bulk data exports?: Yes — the /bulk-data endpoint returns downloadable JSON files for the entire card database (Oracle cards, unique cards, default cards, and rulings). Updated daily.

API Details

API URL: https://api.scryfall.com/
Documentation: scryfall.com/docs/api
Category: Games
Authentication: Not Required
Rate Limit: 10 requests per second

What You Can Build

Deck builder with card search, filtering, and mana curve visualization
Price tracker for collecting and monitoring MTG card values
Format legality checker for tournament preparation
Random card generator for drafting or commander challenges
Collection manager with set completion tracking and wishlist