Pokéapi API

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

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.

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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

Use case: Integrate pokémon information data into web and mobile applications
Pokéapi data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Freely accessible without authentication

Example Response

JSON 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

404 Not Found The Pokémon name or ID in the URL does not match any entry in the database
Use lowercase names without special characters (e.g., "mr-mime" instead of "Mr. Mime") or use the National Pokédex number instead
Slow response on first request PokéAPI caches responses, so the very first request for a resource may be slower
Implement client-side caching using a library or store responses in localStorage to avoid repeated requests for the same data
CORS error in browser Some older browser setups may block the request depending on your configuration
PokéAPI fully supports CORS, so ensure you are fetching from https://pokeapi.co and not an older v1 URL

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 20/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 15/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 36ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

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

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