Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP

Name: Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP
Author: jlgrimes

@jlgrimes

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About Pokemon TCG Card Search MCP

MCP server for Pokemon cards

#pokemon #tcg #card-search

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ptcg-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "ABSOLUTE_PATH_HERE/dist/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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.