Pokéapi API
Overview
PokéAPI is one of the most popular free APIs for developers and provides comprehensive Pokémon data including stats, moves, abilities, and evolutions for all 1000+ Pokémon. No API key is required, making it an ideal choice for beginners learning to work with REST APIs. You can query data by Pokémon name or National Pokédex number.
Beginner Tip
You can reference Pokémon by either their name (lowercase) or their Pokédex number in the URL. Start with simple endpoints like /pokemon/pikachu before exploring nested resources.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"id": 1,
"name": "Poké",
"data": "Pokémon Information",
"source": "Pokéapi"
} Field Reference
id National Pokédex number for the Pokémon name Lowercase name of the Pokémon used in API URLs base_experience Base experience points gained when this Pokémon is defeated height Height of the Pokémon in decimetres (divide by 10 for metres) weight Weight of the Pokémon in hectograms (divide by 10 for kilograms) stats Array of base stats like HP, Attack, and Speed with their numerical values Implementation Example
const url = "https://pokeapi.co/";
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
Matrix Score Breakdown
Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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