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11.1 Pet Preview
The Public Test Realm is up and running for the next content patch. There are currently 44 new battle pets coming in the Undermine patch, but keep in mind that this number may change as the PTR progresses.

Patch 11.1 - Overview of 44 new battle pets


Coming in 11.1 are some new pet models, and a few are appropriately mechanical-themed (and are therefore Goblin-approved). Pictured above from left to right are new mechanical gorilla, devilsaur, and goblin sapper pet models.

Other new pet models include some colorful critters (pictured below), such as hermit crabs with bombs for shells, cave crabs, mice, and stylish baby hyenas.


Many of the new battle pets will come in multiple colors, so this is just an example of the types of battle pets you'll encounter in 11.1. Which pet are you looking forward to collecting the most?

Plundering For Pets
From January 14, 2025 to February 25, 2025 players can participate in a special battle-royale-inspired gamemode, Plunderstorm. Earn Plunder to purchase a number of cosmetics, including two new battle pets! [source]

Two new battle pets, Parley and Sparklesnap (both pictured above), are now available from the Plunderstore for 2000 Plunder each.

Pets earned from the previous Plunderstorm event are also available from the Plunderstore.

• Happy - 250 Plunder
• Bubbles - 500 Plunder
• Glamrok - 1000 Plunder

Year of the Wood Snake

A new Lunar New Year-themed battle pet is available in Classic and in Retail. [source]

Players that have a 6 or 12-month subscription will receive the Timbered Air Snakelet pet at no extra cost for Cataclysm Classic.

The Timbered Sky Snakelet (pictured right) battle pet can be added to Retail collections, however it requires a separate purchase from the Blizzard Store ($10USD).

Although the pet is essentially the same for both versions of WoW, Classic and Retail have slightly different names ("Air" vs. "Sky").