Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered how you can get loads World of Warcraft pets. Today we’re going to look at how you get some of the easiest and hardest; those from the Pet Store and the Trading Card Game.

Landro

Landro can help with all your TCG needs.

Trading Card Game Pets

Launched by Blizzard and Upper Deck Entertainment in 2006 and now run by Cryptozoic Entertainment, the Trading Card Game offered players a chance to get super-rare loot cards that offered unique items like consumables, mounts and, of course, loads of pets.

Each set traditionally has three loot cards and you basically have two options to get them and neither is cheap. The first is to avidly collect the cards, either because you’re a player or just have a thing for rare items, and be lucky. The second is even more expensive: buy them online from specialist sites or the slightly riskier eBay.

Getting the pets is simple. You scratch off the foil, redeem the code on the official site, choose which character and realm you want to redeem the code on and get a new code in return. You then have to toddle down to Booty Bay and give the code to Landro Longshot who will give you the loot.

The Hippogryph Hatchling

This adorable little hippogryph was released with the first Trading Card set, Heroes of Azeroth. But, if you can’t get one, don’t worry as his skin was reused on the Cenarion Hatchling which can be purchased on the Blizzard Pet Store for just $10.

Bananas

Released with Through the Dark Portal, Bananas is an adorably little gorilla summoned by a charmed banana.

The Dragon Kite

March of the Legion, the fourth expansion for the TCG offered up a rather unique pet, a pet which isn’t actually a pet. When summoned. the Dragon Kite appeared in the form of a blue, black, green or red paper dragon, similar to those created in China. The Kite has an added effect of attracting lightening which will travel down the Kite’s string and zap the player periodically, making their screen shake.

Rocket Chicken

The same expansion also featured the truly epic - if not in color - Robot Chicken. This mechanical fowl comes with a pair of rockets stapped to its wings. Every so often, it will launch into the air and explode in a flurry of metal feathers or else return to your side.

KT

A certain lich will send this to his fans.

The Ethereal-Soul Trader

In keeping with the theme of TBC and Outland’s unique creatures, Hunt for Illidan offered up an interesting little companion. This pet, when summoned, appeared as an Ethereal Trader and acts as more than just a mere companion.

Every mob you kill with this pet at your side will see the Trader take a portion of its essence which is turned into currency that will allow you to transmog a non combat pet as well as purchase bindings you can wear that will make you look like an Ethereal.

Spectral Kitten

Of all the mounts released as part of the TCG, the most sought after is, of course, the Spectral Tiger. Even now it still retails for over $500 on eBay and remains a firm fan favourite so what better a way to recognise than with a spectral kitten? Awww.

Tuskarr Kite

The Tuskarr Kite is a player version of one of the many kites seen drifting on the wind in Northrend. It’s also a gorgeous piece of purple loot, even if it’s a simple reskin of the Dragon Kite, right down to the lightening attraction animation. Still, it’s a lovely little companion even if it’s not strictly a pet in the traditional sense.

Landro’s Lil’ XT

Ah Goblins, they’ve got something of a reputation for … shall we say … making cheap replicas of branded goods. In Worldbreaker, Landro unveiled his very own XT pet, based on the ‘official’ Wonderworks version found in the Blizzard Store.

Spectral Kitten

This is what the baby version of a certain epic mount looks like.

Landro’s Lichling

In War of the Elements, Landro expanded his range to include Landro’s Lichling, his unbranded version of the Lil’ KT pet found in the Blizzard store. As with the XT, it’s identical to it’s official counterpart.

Nightsaber Cub

Yep, time for another cat. This cub was the common loot card released as part of the Twilight of the Dragon’s expansion. It’s mini pet version of all those poor level one nightsabers Night Elf newbies have to kill in their starter zone.

Purple Puffer Fish

Released just before Cataclysm, Throne of the Tides offered up a marine inspired pet which was perfect for explorers wandering in Vash’jir. The pet is a tiny puffer fish encapsulated in it’s own bubble of sea water (this model was later reused in Darkmoon Island’s Sea Pony).

Gregarious Grell

Ahh Grells, the Murlocs of the land. They’re annoying little creatures and also a loot pet from the Crown of Heaven expansion.

Sand Scarab

Featured in the Uldum themed expansion set Tomb of the Forgotten is a sweet little pet. Yes, it’s a Sand Scarab of your very own … a tiny, scuttling dung beetle will follow you on your travels. Lovely.

Eye of the Legion

Recently datamined by the usual suspects, the Eye of the Legion has just been confirmed on the new PTR as Timewalkers: War of the Ancients collectable pet, the next expansion set to be released by Cryptozoic. It’s a floating green eye just like those found on the bridge during the Well of Eternity as you head up to fight Azshara’s minions.

Pandaren Monk

The Pandaren Monk remains a very popular Blizzard Store pet.

Blizzard Pet Store

The Blizzard Pet Store was introduced in 2009 and offers an easy way to bulk up your mount and pet collections with adorable additions for real world money. All of the pets (bar the Guardian Cub) are Bind on Account so they’re automatically sent to all your characters in the mail. All of the seven pets currently for sale via the store cost $10.

Despite being labelled as the Blizzard Pet Store, the title is a tad misleading as it also sell mounts. However, when the store launched, it did so with two pets: a tiny Pandaren companion and a miniature version of everyone’s favourite lich, Kel’Thuzad.

The Pandaren Monk

The Pandaren Monk kung fu-ed his way into our hearts but also did his bit of charity, with Blizzard donating 50% of the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Mailed by the legendary Chen Stormstout, the Monk will /bow and /drink as well as various animations. He is still available on the Pet Store and, with Mists of Pandaria, on the horizon is a must-have purchase for anyone even thinking of rolling a Pandaren or a Monk.

Lil’ KT

Kel’Thuzad seems to think he has fans. We have no idea where he got that notion from but he’s had himself a little mascot made. Yes, it’s a mini version of himself, complete with the ability to ice block other non-combat pets. He will even kill Mr. Bigglesworth and laugh over the fallen corpses of your enemies! He’s also identical to Landro’s Lichling.

Lil’ XT

Poor Lil’ XT, not only does the actual boss rank as the most irritating one in WotLK thanks to his childish sound effects, the mini pet didn’t stand much of a chance. It was released in conjunction with the much-mocked Sparkle Pony and while stocks of Blizzard’s first flying horse were running low, the XT remained on the sidelines, only purchased by true collectors and those with more money than sense. That said at least he stomps on other players' toys!

Lil’ Ragnaros

Foreshadowing his return in Cataclysm, the release of the surprisingly large Lil’ Ragnaros was hailed by everyone from old school raiders to newbies. Even better, the pet himself came with a very handy, if odd, side-effect. When summoned, you could use the mini Firelord as a campfire for cooking. Yep, we’re not making that up and, in the wake of the Firelands, who doesn’t want a not-so-tiny Ragnaros of their very own?

Moonkin

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Moonkin Hatchling

Following in the footsteps of the Pandaren Monk, 2010’s charity pet was the Moonkin Hatchling. 50% of the proceeds heading, once again, to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. However, the pet actually came in two flavours (in keeping with the differing look of Horde and Alliance Druids), depending on the faction of the player it was sent to. He’s the perfect companion for all Boomkins who ever wanted a Mini Me of their very own and will even /dance. Come on, say aww, you know you want to!

The Cenarian Hippogryph Hatchling

A reskin of the Hatchling originally given as loot in the Trading Card Game, this little guy was released in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and raised funds to help the people of Japan affected by the quake. While Blizzard is no longer donating the proceeds to charity, the Hippogryph is still available for purchase.

The Guardian Cub

This little cub has reignited the RMT debate as he’s the first pet that you can purchase with real money which players can then, if they choose, sell for in-game gold on the Auction House. The other thing is that, unlike most purchasable pets, he’s bound to character, not to account. He costs $10 on the Pet Store but can go for anything up to 20,000 in-game.

Well, there you have it, all the pets you can get from the TGC and for real money. Which is your favourite? How do you feel about some of the pets in the Pet Store being duplicated for free? Let us know in the comments below.


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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2016

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