TCGdex API
Overview
TCGdex is a free, multi-language Pokémon Trading Card Game API that provides detailed card, set, and series information. It covers cards from all generations and supports multiple languages including English, French, and German. Perfect for beginners wanting to explore a rich dataset without any authentication setup.
Beginner Tip
No API key is required — just send a GET request to retrieve Pokémon card data right away. Start with a simple card endpoint to explore the JSON structure before building more complex queries.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"id": 1,
"name": "TCGdex",
"data": "Multi languages Pokémon TCG Information",
"source": "TCGdex"
} Field Reference
id Unique card identifier in format SetCode-Number, e.g. swsh3-1. name Name of the Pokemon or card in the requested language. set Set information including id, name, and series the card belongs to. rarity Card rarity classification such as Common, Uncommon, or Rare. hp Hit points of the Pokemon printed on the card. types List of Pokemon energy types such as Fire, Water, or Psychic. Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://www.tcgdex.net/docs";
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
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