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Battle.net vs Pokémon TCG

If you need a Games & Comics API that's easy to integrate, go with Pokémon TCG.

Battle.net

Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft game data APIs

Pokémon TCG

Pokémon TCG Information

Battle.net

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup

Pokémon TCG

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBattle.netPokémon TCG
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Pokémon TCG is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Battle.net works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.