PokéAPI MCP Server
Access Pokémon data, stats, abilities, types, and evolution chains via AI.
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What is the PokéAPI MCP Server?
The PokéAPI MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to PokéAPI via 20 tools. Access Pokémon data, stats, abilities, types, and evolution chains via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (20)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate PokéAPI
Ask your AI agent "Show me everything about Pikachu." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 20 tools connected to real PokéAPI data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.
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PokéAPI MCP Server capabilities
20 toolsGet detailed ability information
Get detailed berry information
). Get evolution chain details
Get generation details
Get detailed item information
Get detailed move information
Get detailed Pokédex information
), types, abilities, height, weight, and sprite images. Accepts either the Pokémon ID or name. Get detailed Pokémon information
Get Pokémon species information
Get region details
Get type effectiveness and Pokémon
Each ability grants a passive effect to the Pokémon that has it. List all Pokémon abilities
Berries are held items with various effects when consumed. List all berries
List all Pokémon generations
List all held items
List all Pokémon moves
) with their associated regions and Pokémon entries. List all Pokédexes
Use limit and offset to browse through the full catalog of 1000+ Pokémon. List all Pokémon names with pagination
) with their associated locations, Pokédexes, and version groups. List all Pokémon regions
). There are 18 types in total. List all Pokémon types
What the PokéAPI MCP Server unlocks
Connect PokéAPI, the definitive Pokémon database, to any AI agent and explore comprehensive data on all 1000+ Pokémon species, moves, abilities, types, items, and evolution chains through natural language.
What you can do
- Pokémon Lookup — Get detailed stats, types, abilities, height, weight, and sprite images for any Pokémon
- Species Data — Access capture rates, egg groups, growth rates, habitats, and flavor text from every game version
- Type Effectiveness — Check damage relations for all 18 types to plan battle strategies
- Move Database — Search moves by power, accuracy, PP, and effects with full metadata
- Evolution Chains — View complete family trees with all evolution conditions and triggers
- Item Catalog — Browse held items, Poké Balls, and berries with effects and costs
- Regional Data — Explore generations, regions, and Pokédex variants
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key required — PokéAPI is free and open
3. Start exploring Pokémon data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Frequently asked questions about the PokéAPI MCP Server
Do I need a Pokémon Trainer Club account or API key?
No! PokéAPI is a completely free, open-source project. No authentication, no rate limits, no registration required.
Can I look up Pokémon by name or ID number?
Yes! Both work perfectly. Use get_pokemon with either the Pokédex number (e.g., "25") or the name (e.g., "pikachu").
Can I see a Pokémon's full evolution chain?
Yes! Use get_pokemon_species to get the species data which includes the evolution chain ID, then use get_evolution_chain to see the full family tree with all evolution conditions and requirements.
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