Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP
@jlgrimes
MCP server for Pokemon cards
Overview
What is Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP?
Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that enables Claude to search and display Pokemon Trading Card Game cards. It uses the Pokemon TCG API to fetch card data and present high-resolution images with relevant information.
How to use Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP?
Update the Claude desktop configuration file to add the server with the command node and the path to the built dist/index.js file. After restarting Claude, you can ask questions about Pokemon cards such as "Show me standard-legal basic Pokemon with free retreat" or "Find water-type Pokemon with more than 120 HP."
Key features of Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP
- Search cards by name, type, subtype, and legality
- Display high-resolution card images
- Filter by HP, retreat cost, and Pokedex numbers
- Support wildcard and exact match name queries
- Combine multiple filters in a single query
- View card legalities for Standard, Expanded, and Unlimited
Use cases of Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP
- Find specific Pokemon cards by name, type, or HP
- Check which cards are legal in Standard format
- Discover cards with specific subtypes like EX, GX, or V
- Search for cards with wildcard patterns like
char* - Find cards that evolve from a specific Pokemon
FAQ from Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP
How does the server fetch card data?
It uses the Pokemon TCG API to retrieve card information and display images directly from the API’s CDN.
What query syntax is supported?
The server supports name search with wildcards (*) and exact matches (!), as well as filters for types, subtypes, legalities, HP ranges, and retreat cost.
Are searches case-sensitive?
No, all queries are case-insensitive.
Can multiple filters be combined in a single query?
Yes, multiple filters can be combined, for example types:water subtypes:basic hp:[100 TO 200].
