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Pokemon Card Price API: Your Key to Real-Time & Historical TCG Data

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Pokemon Card Price API: Your Key to Real-Time & Historical TCG Data

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) market is dynamic and ever-evolving, with card values fluctuating based on rarity, demand, and market trends. For developers building applications, collectors managing their portfolios, or businesses analyzing market movements, access to accurate and comprehensive price data is crucial. Introducing the PokemonPriceTracker API—your ultimate solution for integrating real-time, historical, and bulk Pokémon card pricing data into your projects.

Why Use Our Pokemon Card Price API?

Our Pokémon API for developers is designed to be powerful, flexible, and easy to use. Here’s why it stands out:

  • Comprehensive Data: Access a vast database of Pokémon card prices, including real-time values, deep historical records, and efficient bulk data retrieval capabilities.
  • Multiple Marketplaces: We aggregate data from leading marketplaces like TCGPlayer, eBay, and Card Market, giving you a holistic view of the market.
  • Developer-Friendly: With clear documentation, straightforward endpoints, and easy integration, you can get up and running in no time.
  • Scalable: Our API offers various plans with scalable rate limits, catering to everyone from hobbyist developers to large-scale business applications.

Key Features of the API

The PokemonPriceTracker API is packed with features to empower your applications:

  • Real-time Price Tracking: Get up-to-the-second card values to stay ahead of market movements.
  • Historical Data Analysis: Tap into extensive historical price records to understand trends, analyze card value over time, and make data-driven predictions.
  • Bulk Data Access: Efficiently retrieve pricing information for large sets of cards or entire collections.
  • Graded Card Values: Access pricing data for professionally graded cards (e.g., PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9, PSA 10), crucial for high-value collectibles.
  • Detailed Card Information: Beyond prices, get comprehensive card details including set information, rarity, card numbers, and image URLs.

Getting Started with the API (Quick Start Guide)

Integrating our Pokémon card data API is simple:

1. Get Your API Key

Sign up for an account on PokemonPriceTracker.com and subscribe to one of our API plans to receive your unique API key.

2. Make Your First API Call

Use your API key to authenticate and start fetching data. Here’s a quick example using JavaScript to fetch price data for a Base Set Charizard:

// Example: Fetch price data for Base Set Charizard
const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const response = await fetch('https://api.pokemonpricetracker.com/v1/prices?setId=base1&number=4', {
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': apiKey
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

3. Understanding the API Response

Our API returns data in a clear, structured JSON format. Here’s an example of what you might receive:

// Example response
{
  "card": {
    "id": "base1-4",
    "name": "Charizard",
    "number": "4",
    "rarity": "Rare Holo",
    "setName": "Base Set",
    "setId": "base1",
    "imageUrl": "https://images.pokemontcg.io/base1/4.png"
  },
  "prices": {
    "tcgplayer": {
      "market": 399.99,
      "low": 275.00,
      "mid": 375.00,
      "high": 575.00,
      "lastUpdated": "2025-05-18T12:30:45Z"
    },
    "ebay": {
      "average": 405.75,
      "low": 269.99,
      "high": 599.99,
      "lastUpdated": "2025-05-18T14:22:10Z"
    }
  },
  "gradedPrices": {
    "psa10": 15750.00,
    "psa9": 1850.00
  }
}

Exploring Key API Endpoints

Our API offers several powerful endpoints to access the data you need:

  • GET /v1/prices: Retrieve current market prices for specific cards. You can filter by set, card number, and more.
    • Example: GET /v1/prices?setId=base1&number=4
  • GET /v1/prices/history: Access historical price data for a card, with customizable date ranges and periods.
    • Example: GET /v1/prices/history?id=base1-4&period=30d
  • GET /v1/sets: List all Pokémon TCG sets with detailed information like release dates and total card counts.
    • Example: GET /v1/sets?sortBy=releaseDate
  • GET /v1/cards: Search for specific cards using powerful filtering options like name, rarity, and set.
    • Example: GET /v1/cards?q=charizard&rarity=holo

For full details, check out our comprehensive API Documentation.

API Pricing Plans

We offer a range of pricing plans to suit different needs, from hobbyists to enterprise users:

  • Free Plan: Perfect for testing and small projects, offering a limited number of API calls per day.
  • Standard Plan: Ideal for developers and serious collectors, providing a higher call volume, access to full data sources, and historical price data.
  • Business Plan: Designed for businesses and power users requiring extensive data access, advanced filtering, bulk operations, and priority support.

Visit our API Pricing Page for more details on each plan and to find the one that’s right for you.

Conclusion: Power Your Pokémon TCG Projects

The PokemonPriceTracker API provides the essential data infrastructure to build innovative applications, conduct in-depth market analysis, or simply enhance your collecting experience. With real-time updates, historical insights, and a developer-friendly interface, you have all the tools you need to unlock the rich world of Pokémon TCG data.

Ready to get started? Head over to our API Documentation to learn more, and sign up for an API key today to begin your journey into Pokémon card market insights!

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