Bulk Operations API

Pokemon Cards API for Bulk Operations

Efficiently access thousands of Pokemon cards with our optimized bulk API. Perfect for collection management, database syncing, and large-scale applications.

100
Cards per Request
<50ms
Response Time
15,000+
Total Cards
10x
Faster than Single

Pokemon Cards Bulk API Features

Batch Processing

Fetch up to 100 Pokemon cards in a single API request. Reduce API calls by 99% compared to individual card lookups.

Advanced Filtering

Filter cards by multiple criteria including set, rarity, type, price range, and custom queries with complex logic operators.

Collection Management

Create and manage card collections with quantities, conditions, and valuations. Track portfolio performance over time.

Full Set Exports

Export entire Pokemon TCG sets with complete data including all variants, promos, and secret rares in one request.

Delta Updates

Sync only changed data since your last update. Efficient incremental updates for maintaining local databases.

Bulk Downloads

Download card data in multiple formats including JSON, CSV, and SQL. Perfect for data analysis and imports.

Bulk API Endpoints

Batch Card Operations

Efficient bulk data retrieval endpoints

POST /api/cards/bulk - Fetch multiple cards by ID array (max 100)
GET /api/cards/set/{setId}/all - Get all cards from a set
POST /api/cards/filter - Advanced filtering with multiple criteria
GET /api/cards/delta?since={timestamp} - Get updated cards

Collection Management

Manage card collections and portfolios

POST /api/collections - Create a new collection
PUT /api/collections/{id}/cards - Add/update cards in collection
GET /api/collections/{id}/value - Calculate collection value
GET /api/collections/{id}/export - Export collection data

Pagination & Streaming

Handle large datasets efficiently

GET /api/cards?page=1&limit=100 - Standard pagination
GET /api/cards?cursor={cursor} - Cursor-based pagination
GET /api/cards/stream - Server-sent events for real-time updates
POST /api/cards/scroll - Elasticsearch-style scrolling

Bulk Operations Code Examples

JavaScript - Bulk Fetch

// Fetch multiple cards in one request
const cardIds = [
  'base1-4', 'base1-58', 'neo1-9',
  'swsh1-25', 'xy1-1', 'sm1-35'
];

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.pokemonpricetracker.com/cards/bulk',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ ids: cardIds })
  }
);

const cards = await response.json();
console.log(`Fetched ${cards.data.length} cards`);

Python - Advanced Filter

import requests

# Filter cards with complex criteria
filter_params = {
    'sets': ['base1', 'base2', 'jungle'],
    'rarities': ['Rare Holo', 'Rare'],
    'types': ['Fire', 'Water'],
    'hp_min': 100,
    'price_min': 50,
    'sort': 'price_desc',
    'limit': 50
}

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.pokemonpricetracker.com/cards/filter',
    json=filter_params,
    headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'}
)

filtered_cards = response.json()
print("Found " + str(len(filtered_cards['data'])) + " matching cards")

Node.js - Collection Management

// Add cards to collection with quantities
const collectionUpdate = {
  cards: [
    { id: 'base1-4', quantity: 2, condition: 'NM' },
    { id: 'base1-58', quantity: 1, condition: 'LP' },
    { id: 'neo1-9', quantity: 3, condition: 'MP' }
  ]
};

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.pokemonpricetracker.com/collections/my-collection/cards',
  {
    method: 'PUT',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(collectionUpdate)
  }
);

const result = await response.json();
console.log(`Collection value: $${result.totalValue}`);

PHP - Delta Sync

<?php
// Sync only changed cards since last update
$lastSync = '2024-01-01T00:00:00Z';

$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 
  'https://api.pokemonpricetracker.com/cards/delta?since=' . $lastSync
);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
  'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
$updates = json_decode($response, true);

echo "Updated cards: " . count($updates['added']);
echo "Modified cards: " . count($updates['modified']);
echo "Deleted cards: " . count($updates['deleted']);

Performance Comparison: Single vs Bulk API

Why Bulk Operations Matter

❌ Without Bulk API (100 cards)

  • • 100 separate API calls required
  • • Total time: ~10 seconds
  • • Network overhead: 100x
  • • Rate limit impact: 100 calls
  • • Error handling: 100 potential points

✅ With Bulk API (100 cards)

  • • 1 single API call
  • • Total time: ~50ms
  • • Minimal network overhead
  • • Rate limit impact: 1 call
  • • Error handling: 1 point

Result: 200x faster, 99% fewer API calls, significantly lower costs

Pokemon Cards API Use Cases

Database Synchronization

Keep your local database in sync with the latest Pokemon card data using delta updates and bulk operations.

  • Initial bulk import of all cards
  • Daily delta synchronization
  • Automatic retry on failures

Inventory Management

Manage large Pokemon card inventories for stores and online marketplaces with bulk pricing updates.

  • Bulk inventory valuation
  • Automated repricing
  • Stock level tracking

Analytics Platforms

Build comprehensive analytics tools with bulk data exports for market analysis and trend identification.

  • Market trend analysis
  • Price correlation studies
  • Investment recommendations

Mobile App Backends

Power mobile applications with efficient bulk data loading for offline functionality and fast browsing.

  • Batch data prefetching
  • Offline mode support
  • Reduced battery usage

Pricing Plans

Choose the plan that works best for you, from casual collectors to businesses.

Free

$0/month

Basic features for casual users

  • Basic price tracking
  • Limited market data
  • 100 API calls/day
  • RAW & PSA Card Prices
  • Community support
Popular

API

$9.99/month

Advanced data access for serious collectors (non-commercial use only)

  • Advanced price tracking
  • Market data access (6+ months)
  • 20,000 API calls/day
  • RAW & PSA Card Prices
  • Email support
  • PSA Analysis features

Business

$99/month

Complete solution for businesses, resellers, and commercial applications

  • All features from API tier
  • Commercial use licensing
  • 200,000 API calls/day
  • Priority customer support
  • Bulk data operations support
  • Custom rate limiting discussions

Related Pokemon API Resources

Pokemon Card API

Single card data access with detailed information and real-time pricing.

Pokemon Price API

Specialized pricing API with market data, trends, and historical prices.

Free Pokemon API

Get started with our free tier - 100 API calls daily with no credit card.

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Process thousands of Pokemon cards efficiently with our bulk API. Perfect for large-scale applications and data management.