New Pet: The Guardian Pup

The Guardian Pup, the titanically lovable new companion, is now available on the Pet Shop. The little guardian cub, orphaned by his titanic creators, has taken flight and is in search of a happy home. Adopt one today and it will be by your side through thick and thin, following your character almost anywhere your adventures take you; even to the skies of Azeroth.

This pet, with an impressive and curious appearance, not only has huge eyes. The guardian puppy is also the first interchangeable pet in the Pet Shop, that is, you can exchange it between characters in the game or give it to members of your brotherhood, friends, family or that special person; and no adoption papers are needed. Due to its maniacal nature, each guardian puppy will only swear its loyalty to one owner, that is, it is a single-use pet that is permanently attached to a character; be sure to choose its owner carefully.

The Guardian Pup is coming to the Blizzard Store in the next few weeks; In the meantime, we have a short list of frequently asked questions to explain the difference between this flying companion and the other companions in the Pet Shop.

Q: How will the guard puppy work? How is it different from the other companions in the Pet Shop?

Unlike the other companions in the Pet Shop, the Guardian Pup is interchangeable and is a single-use pet that is permanently attached to a character. When you purchase the Guardian Pup from the online store, the character of your choice will receive an item that binds when used and brings it into their inventory. You can use the item to permanently add it to your pet collection (consuming the item in the process) or - after a short cooldown - you can trade the item with another character so that they can add it to one of their characters' collection. . It should be noted that once the pet has been added to the character's Companions list, it can no longer be traded, so be sure to give the puppy a happy home.

Q: Can I carry more than one guard puppy at a time?

A character can only have one guardian cub on his Companion list, however, you can bring as many as you want in your inventory. It should be noted that the Guardian Pup items are not stackable, so each one will occupy a slot in your inventory or bank.

Q: How much will the Guardian Pup cost in the Pet Store?

The guardian puppy will have the same cost as any other pet in the Pet Store ($ 10 USD). All watchdog purchases are final; after your purchase, no refund will be made.

Q: Why did you decide to make the guardian puppy interchangeable?

Since the introduction of the Pet Store, many players have requested ways to get the companions we offer without spending real money. By making the Guardian Pup interchangeable (similar to the mounts that are bound when picked up from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game), players interested in the new pet will have fun and alternate in-game resources to obtain it. In addition to being able to exchange the pet, players can gift the guardian puppy to another character on a special occasion; Guild Masters can use them as a reward to their members for doing a good job; and more. We also hope that this change will help decrease the number of scam incidents through the exchange of invalid pet codes.

Q: Can I put the guardian puppy on the auction house to try and win some gold?

Our goal is to offer players alternative ways to add a Pet from the Pet Shop to their collection, however, it is fine if some players decide to use the Guardian Pup as a surefire way to get a little extra gold without resorting to. to third party services to buy gold. However, keep in mind that there is never any certainty that someone will buy what you put on the auction house or how much they will pay for it. In addition, it is worth mentioning that we take strict measures against buying gold from external sources since, in most cases, the gold sold by these companies has been stolen from compromised accounts. (For more information about our position, click here.) Some players may get a little extra gold from the sale of the Guardian Cub at the auction house, and this is preferable to players contributing to the "black market" of gold sales and account thefts.

Q: Are you planning to change the other pets in the Pet Shop (eg Mini Ragnaros, Pandaren Monk) to work this way?

No, the other pets that are available in the Pet Store will continue to function as they have done until now.

Q: What about future pets in the Pet Shop?

It is still too early to determine how we will handle future Pets from the Pet Store. We made this change in response to feedback from players wanting alternative ways to get a pet from the Pet Store, and we are always looking for other opportunities for improvement. We are interested in how players feel about the Guardian Pup and we hope you have fun with this new flying companion.