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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · 2d

Blizzard has posted a feedback thread on the Alpha forums regarding Pet Battles in Midnight. There will be pets to collect, Pet Battle combat (that they want to iterate on), as well as some experimental alternative methods to acquiring pets in the expansion. us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/fee...

Feedback: Pet Battles

The Pet Battle system is being iterated on in Midnight, and changes will continue to come with future Alpha builds. In the first builds of the Midnight Alpha, we have several goals: For players who...

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · 4d

The new wild pets of Midnight have an updated capture system and are flagged as non-combat companions. It's unclear what this means for the future of Pet Battles, however, Pet Battles does appear to still be an activity in Midnight. www.warcraftpets.com/news/midnigh...

Midnight Alpha: Changes to New Wild Pets

Learn more about changes to how the new wild pets are collected in the upcoming expansion Midnight.

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · 9d

October Trading Post - New battle pet alert: Rustyroot Fel Snooter (costs 250 Tender). And a returning pet: Soot-Stained Shalewing (costs 200 Tender). worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...

Rustyroot Fel Snooter - a dark blue/grey capybara-like critter with blue eyes, front legs/feet, and black horns with blue tips

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Quintessence @perksnpeeves.bsky.social · 13d

Another upcoming Twitch Drop pet - Lil' Coalee

BlizzardCS @support.blizzard.com · 13d

Watch any World of #Warcraft stream on blizz.ly/3noxMUg from October 2 at 10:00 am PDT until October 30 at 10:00 am PDT to claim Lil’ Coalee the Baby Pit Lord pet! blizz.ly/46l28Le

World of Warcraft Twitch Drop Pet Lil Coalee

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Quintessence @perksnpeeves.bsky.social · 13d

Lil' Wrathion is available again - Previously part of the Cataclysm Classic Heroic Pack, and now a standalone battle pet purchase from the Blizzard Store

Blizzard Store battle pet - Lil' Wrathion $10 USD, a black and orange dragon whelpling with red eyes, wearing a red and white hat

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Sep 8

Additional information: Promotion runs from Sept. 8, 2025 (12pm ET) to Sept. 12, 2025 (12pm ET). Only certain "eligible World of Warcraft items through the Blizzard Gear Store totaling $75 USD or more (excluding taxes, shipping, handling, and other non-product charges)" count for the promotion.

Offer valid from Sept. 8, 2025 (12pm ET) to Sept. 12, 2025 (12pm ET). During the offer period, complete a purchase of eligible World of Warcraft items through the Blizzard Gear Store totaling $75 USD or more (excluding taxes, shipping, handling, and other non-product charges) and receive a digital code for a World of Warcraft Scruffyhorn Fel Snooter Pet for exclusive use in World of Warcraft; not eligible for use for any other game. Available only to customers age 18 and over.
Items eligible for the offer will be designated on the Blizzard Gear Store, included in the World of Warcraft collection. See product pages for eligibility and details.
Use of code(s) and Pet, including redemption periods and availability, may be subject to additional terms. Limit one code per eligible order; and maximum three codes per household.
Game sold separately. Internet access, valid and active Blizzard Account, acceptance of product and end user license agreements, and valid and active applicable gaming platform account required.
Code delivery is not instant: code(s) will be distributed up to five days after product purchase. Codes will be delivered to the email address provided at checkout and are not replaceable if lost or stolen. Please check your spam or trash folder to ensure you have received your code.
Limited time offer, while supplies last. Quantities limited. Not combinable with other offers. Void where prohibited. Offer subject to change or cancellation by Blizzard Gear Store at any time.

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Sep 8

New Blizzard Gear promotion: Spend $75+ in on WoW items from the Blizzard Gear Store and receive a code for the in-game battle pet, Scruffyhorn Fel Snooter

A battle pet that resembles a dark brown and red capybara with large antlers/horns, and glowing red/orange eyes and orange lava-like front legs.

Blizzard Gear promo: "Spend $75 on World of Warcraft gear and receive a free Scruffyhorn Fel Snooter Pet in-game code!"

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Quintessence @perksnpeeves.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Thrall plush that comes with a code that awards the in-game battle pet Gill'el is back in stock (while supplies last) in the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard Gear Store restock on odd looking green murloc plushie that is supposed to resemble Thrall somehow... comes with murloc-Thrall in-game battle pet

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Quintessence @perksnpeeves.bsky.social · Aug 28

No new battle pet for September's Trading Post. Instead, another returning pet: Claudius (330 Tender) www.warcraftpets.com/wow-pets/aqu...

Orange hermit crab, with black eyes, and white spikey shell decorated with a pearl necklace, single red gemstone, silver coins, and a silver crown with purple jewels

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Aug 25

Put your Pet Battle PVP skills to the test. Enter the Pet Masters' League Season 3 Tournament and win custom prizes! Learn more and sign up → www.petbattlepvp.com/home

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Aug 19

WoW's upcoming expansion, Midnight, is now available for pre-order. The Epic Edition includes two new battle pets! www.warcraftpets.com/news/midnigh...

Midnight Epic Edition: Two New Pet Rewards

Collect Doomfeathers and Hopeflutter pets by purchasing the Epic Edition of WoW's next expansion, Midnight.

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Aug 5

New hunter pets to match some of the new battle pets!

WoW Petopia @wowpetopia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy patch day!

To accompany your hunters in exploring the shattered world of K'aresh, please enjoy our Patch 11.2 hunter pet guide.

One thing we're currently uncertain of is razorwings, which have had a broken attack animation right up to the last update.

www.wow-petopia.com/patch11.2.0....

Ghosts of K'aresh New Pet Looks | Petopia

Here are the new hunter pet looks that we've found in Patch 11.2.

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Warcraft Mounts @warcraftmounts.bsky.social · Aug 4

We go to K'aresh this week!

Our 11.2 mount guide:

www.warcraftmounts.com/patch11.2.0....

Warcraft Mounts: Patch 11.2 Mounts

Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh - mounts listed by source.

www.warcraftmounts.com

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Aug 5

Patch 11.2 is live this week, and there are 28 new battle pets. Happy collecting! www.warcraftpets.com/news/patch-1...

Patch 11.2: Collect 28 New Battle Pets

Check out the new battle pets in Patch 11.2, Ghosts of K'aresh!

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Jul 31

New battle pet, Shadefur Brewthief, coming as a Twitch Drop starting August 5! news.blizzard.com/en-us/articl...

Twitch Drop: Get the Shadefur Brewthief Pet Beginning August 5!

Watch any World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv from August 5 at 10:00 am PDT until September 2 at 10:00 am PDT to claim the Shadefur Brewthief pet.

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Jul 30

August's Trading Post battle pet is a returning one: Worgli the Apprehensive (costs 300 Trader's Tender) www.warcraftpets.com/wow-pets/hum...

Worgli the Apprehensive - yellow baby murloc holding a white flag in its right hand, and a target shield with two arrows stuck to it in its other hand

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Jul 16

Check out the new Classic-only companion pet, Sa'bak's Favored (requires 6 or 12 month subscription), and Retail battle pet, Sa'bak's Blessed (purchasable separately from the Blizzard Store). www.warcraftpets.com/news/new-sub...

New Subscription & Blizzard Store Pet: Sa'bak

There's a new Classic-only pet reward, Sa'bak's Favored, for those with an active 6 and 12 month subscription, while a Retail version, Sa'bak's Blessed, can be purchased separately

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Quintessence @perksnpeeves.bsky.social · Jun 26

No new battle pet for July's Trading Post, just Blub, a returning pet (costs 500 Tendies) www.warcraftpets.com/wow-pets/aqu...

Blub battle pet, an orange and teal goldfish in a bubble

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Jun 17

Patch 11.1.7 is live this week. There are two new battle pets to collect! Blizzard's annual Summer Sale has also begun (50% off almost all Store battle pets) www.warcraftpets.com/news/patch-1...

Patch 11.1.7: Two New Timewalking Pets

Check out two new battle pets available in Patch 11.1.7 from Battle for Azeroth Timewalking!

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World of Warcraft @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · Jun 2

The Legacy of Arathor arrives June 17!

🏰 Arathi Highlands Campaign
✨ Overcharged Delves
⚙️ Combat Assistant UI Update
⌛ Turbulent Timeways IV
🎉 And More!

An Infographic divided into several boxes. The first box is a banner spanning the top third, featuring the WoW icon in the center and text below it that reads “The War Within – Legacy of Arathor – June 17”. Faerin Lothar appears to the left, and Danath Trollbane appears to the right with text that reads “Arathi Highlands Campaign”. Five smaller boxes appear below, each with text and an image. They read as follows:

“Lorewalking Quests” with an image of Lorewalker Cho
“Combat Assistant” with an image of the new in-game UI feature
“Turbulent Timeways IV” with an image of a pirate infinite dragon mount
“Overcharged Delves” with an image of a goblin player character in white robes
“July 1 – Treasure Goblin Event” with an image of two player characters in new class armor

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · May 29

List of the June Trading Post inventory: worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...

There’s an Unmistakable Fire at the June Trading Post - WoW

In the burning heart of June’s Trading Post you’ll find some hot new items to add to your collection. This month, you’ll have an unquenchable thirst to add the Molten Cormaera mount to your collection...

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · May 29

Upcoming June Trading Post offers a returning battle pet, Marrlok (500 Tender). This pet made its first appearance during Dragonflight (Patch 10.2.7) www.warcraftpets.com/wow-pets/hum...

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · May 2

Don't miss out on these battle pets available this month (May)!
🐾Weechi (Trading Post Traverler's Log reward)
🐾Frumpy Softpaw (Trading Post, 350 Tender)
🐾Fyrn and Whoopy (Blizzard Store, Springtime Pet Pack ends May 7, 2025, but also sold separately)
🐾Beetriz (Twitch Drop promo ends May 20, 2025)

Weechi, a black, white, and orange chihuahua battle pet

Frumpy Softpaw, a dark and light grey red panda battle pet wearing a brown backpack

Fyrn (left) and Whoopy (right), a tree-like serpent dragonlight, and white and blue baby owl

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Apr 29

May's Trading Post Traveler's Log reward is a new customizable battle pet, Weechi! Other TP pets coming in May: Rocket Chicken (200 Tender) and Frumpy Softpaw (350 Tender) worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...

Welcome to Critter Country During May’s Trading Post - WoW

May’s Trading Post will bring you joy with new pets to add to your collection and more. This month, welcome Weechi the customizable pet to your collection. You can dress this adorable little buddy in ...

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WarcraftPets @warcraftpets.bsky.social · Apr 24

The Springtime Pet Pack includes 19 store pets, two of which are new, Fyrn and Whoopy! worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...

Battle pet, Fyrn - a wood-like serpent dragon with green eyes and green leaves

Battle pet, Whoopy - a baby white and grey owl with blue eyes, blue and black accent feathers, and whispy, snow effects while flapping its wings

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