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9.2 Pet Preview
There will be 52 new battle pets to collect in upcoming Patch 9.2! Check out our quick preview of what's to come. As with every PTR, things are subject to change and information/details may not be final.


Pictured above, starting from the top row, left to right:

• Axolotls
• Geodes
• Proto-rabbits
• Proto-elementals
• Proto-snakes
• Proto-snails
• Proto-chickens
• Proto-birds

Pictured below, from the top row, left to right:

• Proto-wasps
• Proto-toads
• Vombatas
• Proto-jellyfish
• Proto-spiders
• Proto-beetles

The majority of these models will come in multiple colors, so this is just an example of the types of battle pets you'll encounter in 9.2. Which pet are you looking forward to collecting the most?

Patch 9.2 - Check out 52 new battle pets

Sources and Pet Families
Collecting pets in 9.2 seems to be fairly straightforward, although we don't know enough about the new profession (Protoform Synthesis) yet.

• Profession - 27
• Wild - 22
• Achievement - 1
• Quest - 1
• Drop (treasure) - 1

And last but not least, the current family breakdown of upcoming collectible pets is as follows:

• Aquatic - 11
• Beast - 12
• Critter - 12
• Dragonkin - 0
• Elemental - 3
• Flying - 9
• Humanoid - 1
• Magic - 4
• Mehcanical - 0
• Unead - 0

It's understandable that Dragonkin wouldn't be found in the new zone of Zereth Mortis - the setting doesn't quite fit the pet family. However, it's a little strange to miss out on Mechanical battle pets considering the otherworldly technological themes of 9.2.

We'll just have to wait and see if anything changes over the course of the PTR.

Is Trub'ul In Trouble?
Trub'ul (pictured right) was first datamined during the 9.1.5 PTR, but it was confirmed that this green feline was added prematurely and intended for a future patch. Interestingly, this pet can no longer be found in the Pet Journal on both live and the PTR. It's possible Trub'ul will reappear in a future PTR build, but is it safe to say this pet seems to be quite the troublemaker so far?

New Faerie Dragon Pet
A new pet is now available from the Blizzard Store — meet Blinky (pictured above)! This baby faerie dragon is packed full of cuteness and fun features.

Targeting Blinky and using the /dance emote will cause a brief music clip to play while the two of you dance.

Now that you have music and a dance partner, how about some vibrant colors to make it even more exciting? Blinky will periodically shift between the colors red, teal, and yellow.

After all that partying, Blinky may get a little tired. It will occasionally channel a purple effect before dozing off. Don't worry, it's just a quick power nap that happens to be midair. Your companion will be awake and ready for adventures with you in the blink of an eye.

And last but not least, this pet will sometimes emote a sneeze, "Choo!" Maybe a more fitting name for Blinky would be Sneezey?

Blinky is part of the special "Dragon Pack" sale, but can also be purchased separately.

This new pet's WarcraftPets page is still a Work In Progress, and we'll have it updated as soon as possible. If you've adopted Blinky, it should appear as 'collected' after re-importing. Thanks for your understanding!

Blizzard Store Holiday Sale
Speaking of the "Dragon Pack" sale, Blizzard is currently holding its annual holiday sale. [source]

Store battle pets are currently 50% off (excluding Blinky). Now is a great time to gift the joy of an adorable pet to friends and family, or even to yourself. Stocking stuffers? How about Pet Journal stuffers!

Discount on pets, mounts, and more, plus the Dragon Pack is available through January 3, 2022. Check out Blizzard's Holiday Sale to learn more.