Deck of Cards API

⭐ Beginner's Pick Games & Comics / No Auth Required Beginner HTTP
Free to Use Varies (check documentation)

Overview

The Deck of Cards API lets you simulate a real deck of cards — create shuffled decks, draw cards, and manage multiple piles for different players. It's completely free with no authentication needed, making it perfect for building card game prototypes or learning how to chain multiple API calls together. The API maintains state server-side using a deck_id, so cards you draw are removed from the deck just like real cards.

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Beginner Tip

Save the 'deck_id' from your first shuffle response — you'll need it for every subsequent draw or pile operation with that deck.

Available Data

vehicle make and model
year and specifications
fuel economy
VIN decode data
Use case: Integrate deck of cards data into web and mobile applications

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "make": "Toyota",
  "model": "Camry",
  "year": 2025,
  "engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder",
  "fuel_economy": {
    "city_mpg": 28,
    "highway_mpg": 39
  },
  "msrp": 28400
}

Field Reference

deck_id Unique identifier for your deck — required for all subsequent draw and pile operations.
shuffled True if the deck has been shuffled at least once.
remaining Number of cards still in the deck that haven't been drawn yet.
cards[].value Card value as a string: '2'–'10', 'JACK', 'QUEEN', 'KING', or 'ACE'.
cards[].suit Card suit in uppercase: 'SPADES', 'DIAMONDS', 'CLUBS', or 'HEARTS'.
cards[].image URL to a PNG image of the card face.

Implementation Example

const url = "http://deckofcardsapi.com/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

drawing 0 cards (remaining: 0) All cards have been drawn from the deck.
Call the reshuffle endpoint: https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck/{deck_id}/shuffle/ to reset the deck.
404 deck not found The deck_id is incorrect or the deck has expired after a period of inactivity.
Create a new deck with /api/deck/new/shuffle/ and store the returned deck_id again.
Pile not found when adding cards Pile names are case-sensitive and must be created before cards can be added.
Use a consistent lowercase pile name and ensure the add-to-pile call succeeds before trying to list or draw from it.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 5/15
🛠 Developer XP 15/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 763ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS NO
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Games & Comics
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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