What is the PokéAPI MCP Server?

The PokéAPI MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to PokéAPI. Access Pokémon data, stats, abilities, types, and evolution chains via AI. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

PokéAPI MCP Server: see your AI Agent in action

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Built-in capabilities (20)

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

What this connector 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

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