TCGdex — Free Pokémon TCG Data API (No Key)

TL;DR

TCGdex is a community-driven, open-source Pokémon Trading Card Game database and API. Query cards by name, set, or category. Each card entry includes its Pokédex number, name, illustrator, rarity, HP, type, attacks, weaknesses, and high-res images. Access all sets (from Base Set to current), search by Pokémon type, or filter by generation. Support for multiple languages. JSON format, no API key, RESTful. Perfect for TCG deck builders and collectors.

Quick start: https://api.tcgdex.net/v2/en/cards?name=Charizard

No API key needed — just make a request!

How to Use This API

1. Search Cards by Name

https://api.tcgdex.net/v2/en/cards?name=Charizard

2. Get All Cards in a Set

https://api.tcgdex.net/v2/en/sets/swsh1

3. JavaScript — Filter by Type

fetch('https://api.tcgdex.net/v2/en/cards?name=Pikachu')
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(cards => {
    cards.slice(0, 5).forEach(c => {
      console.log(`${c.name} — ${c.set.name} #${c.localId}`);
      console.log(`  HP: ${c.hp}, Type: ${c.types.join(', ')}`);
    });
  });

4. Python — Build a Deck

import requests

# Find all Fire-type cards from recent sets
sets = requests.get('https://api.tcgdex.net/v2/en/sets').json()
fire_cards = []
for s in sets[:5]:
    cards = requests.get(s['href']).json()
    for c in cards.get('cards', []):
        if 'Fire' in c.get('types', []):
            fire_cards.append(c['name'])

print(f"Fire-type cards: {', '.join(fire_cards[:10])}")

Search Charizard cards: https://api.tcgdex.net/v2/en/cards?name=Charizard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What card data is available?: Each card includes: name, Pokédex ID, local ID in set, illustrator, rarity, HP, types, retreat cost, attacks (name, cost, damage, effect), weakness/resistance, regulation mark, and high-res image URL.
What languages are supported?: English (en), French (fr), German (de), Italian (it), Spanish (es), Portuguese (pt), Dutch (nl), Polish (pl), Russian (ru), Thai (th), Chinese Simplified (zh-Hans), Chinese Traditional (zh-Hant), Korean (ko), Indonesian (id), Hindi (hi).
How many cards are in the database?: TCGdex covers tens of thousands of cards across all official Pokémon TCG sets from Base Set (1999) to current expansions.
Can I get card images?: Yes, each card entry includes image URLs in various sizes. The images are official card art hosted through the TCGdex CDN.
What about set data?: Sets include name, abbreviation, release date, logo image, card count, and list of all cards in that set.
Is there a rate limit?: TCGdex encourages reasonable usage. There is no strict rate limit, but the API is free and community-supported.

API Details

API URL: https://api.tcgdex.net/v2
Documentation: www.tcgdex.dev
Category: Games
Authentication: Not Required
Geographic Coverage: Global

What You Can Build

Deck builder with real-time card search and filtering by type/set
Collection tracker with progress stats by set completion percentage
Card price lookup integration with market data
Type matchup calculator for competitive play
Card of the day gallery for collectors