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PokéAPI

Entertainment
Beginner

Overview

The RESTful Pokémon API for all your Pokémon data needs

Integration Guide

Step 1: Understanding the API

The PokéAPI is a free, RESTful API that provides comprehensive data about Pokémon. It doesn't require authentication and offers information about Pokémon, moves, abilities, types, and more.

Step 2: Set Up Your Project

Create the necessary files for your Pokémon Explorer application:

  • index.html - The HTML structure
  • styles.css - CSS for styling
  • script.js - JavaScript for API integration

Step 3: Implement the Code

Copy the following code into your project files:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Pokémon Explorer</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
  <div class="container">
    <h1>Pokémon Explorer</h1>
    
    <div class="search-container">
      <input type="text" id="pokemon-search" placeholder="Enter Pokémon name or ID">
      <button id="search-btn">Search</button>
    </div>
    
    <div class="pokemon-card" id="pokemon-card">
      <div class="card-placeholder">
        <p>Search for a Pokémon to see its details</p>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="pokemon-stats" id="pokemon-stats"></div>
    
    <div class="evolution-chain" id="evolution-chain">
      <h2>Evolution Chain</h2>
      <div class="evolution-container" id="evolution-container"></div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

Step 4: Test Your Implementation

Open your HTML file in a browser to test your Pokémon Explorer application. You should be able to:

  • Search for Pokémon by name or ID
  • View detailed information about each Pokémon
  • See the Pokémon's stats visualized as bars
  • Explore the Pokémon's evolution chain

Error Handling

Common Errors

  • 404 Not Found: Invalid Pokémon name or ID
  • Network Errors: Connection issues or API downtime

Rate Limiting

The PokéAPI doesn't have strict rate limits, but it's good practice to cache responses to reduce unnecessary requests.

API Details

Base URL
https://pokeapi.co/api/v2
Authentication
None
Documentation
Official Docs

Endpoints

  • GET
    /pokemon/{name}

    Get detailed information about a specific Pokémon

    Parameters
    • name*
      string - The name or ID of the Pokémon
  • GET
    /pokemon-species/{id}

    Get Pokémon species information

    Parameters
    • id*
      number - The ID of the Pokémon species
  • GET
    /type/{id}

    Get information about a specific Pokémon type

    Parameters
    • id*
      number - The ID of the type
  • GET
    /ability/{id}

    Get information about a specific Pokémon ability

    Parameters
    • id*
      number - The ID of the ability
  • GET
    /move/{id}

    Get information about a specific Pokémon move

    Parameters
    • id*
      number - The ID of the move

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