PokéAPI MCP Server for Google ADK 20 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add PokéAPI as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="pokeapi_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with PokéAPI "
"using 20 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About PokéAPI MCP Server
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.
Google ADK natively supports PokéAPI as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 20 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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
The PokéAPI MCP Server exposes 20 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect PokéAPI to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PokéAPI MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 20 tools from PokéAPI via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the PokéAPI MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with PokéAPI through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with PokéAPI
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine PokéAPI tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
PokéAPI + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the PokéAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query PokéAPI and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine PokéAPI tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query PokéAPI regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including PokéAPI
PokéAPI MCP Tools for Google ADK (20)
These 20 tools become available when you connect PokéAPI to Google ADK via MCP:
get_ability
Get detailed ability information
get_berry
Get detailed berry information
get_evolution_chain
). Get evolution chain details
get_generation
Get generation details
get_item
Get detailed item information
get_move
Get detailed move information
get_pokedex
Get detailed Pokédex information
get_pokemon
), types, abilities, height, weight, and sprite images. Accepts either the Pokémon ID or name. Get detailed Pokémon information
get_pokemon_species
Get Pokémon species information
get_region
Get region details
get_type
Get type effectiveness and Pokémon
list_abilities
Each ability grants a passive effect to the Pokémon that has it. List all Pokémon abilities
list_berries
Berries are held items with various effects when consumed. List all berries
list_generations
List all Pokémon generations
list_items
List all held items
list_moves
List all Pokémon moves
list_pokedexes
) with their associated regions and Pokémon entries. List all Pokédexes
list_pokemon
Use limit and offset to browse through the full catalog of 1000+ Pokémon. List all Pokémon names with pagination
list_regions
) with their associated locations, Pokédexes, and version groups. List all Pokémon regions
list_types
). There are 18 types in total. List all Pokémon types
Example Prompts for PokéAPI in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with PokéAPI immediately.
"Show me everything about Pikachu."
"What types are strong against Fire?"
"What's the evolution chain for Eevee?"
Troubleshooting PokéAPI MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting PokéAPI to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkPokéAPI + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating PokéAPI MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
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Google's framework for building production AI agents.
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect PokéAPI to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 20 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.