All of the usual sources have been hard at work this week datamining the just-released Warlords of Draenor Alpha client. There were a few line items devoted to pets and pet battles in the initial alpha.
From Wowhead’s data:
New Pet Abilities –
Carpnado – Summons a frenzy of furious fish on your enemies, dealing 40 Aquatic damage, split evenly amongst them.
New Pets –
Old Cooking Pot – Teaches you how to summon Lil’ Leftovers.
Tiny Iron Star [PH spell] – A miniaturized version of an Iron Star, presented as tribute to the Shadowmoon Orc Clan.
Carrotus Maximus – Teaches you how to summon this companion.
Weebomination – Right Click to summon and dismiss your unusually small abomination.
Mechanical Toucan – Right Click to summon and dismiss your mechanical toucan.
Mechanical Tallstrider – Construct a loyal mechanical tallstrider pet.
Echo of Murmur [TEMP ITEM & SPELL] – Teaches you how to summon this companion.
New Pet Journal Descriptions –
Tenacious and terrible, the mighty Hogs slaughters weaker enemies without hesitation.
Both heads are equally fearsome on the terrifying chimaera, each capable of its own unique breath attack.
The dark wings will cloud and consume the minds of the weak, because they are just so adorable!
This massive weapon of destruction has been miniaturized for use in the garden. Moles beware!
Made from bits and pieces of vanquished battle pets, dark magic, and just a pinch of love.
Cute enough to eat, but not recommended.
The frost, sometimes it makes the carrot stick in the ground. Not this one.
Pet- Related Items –
Gloria’s Glorious Gliding Goodies – Contains negative calories. Allows a grounded companion pet to fly with you.
Savage Safari Hat – Huntin’ pets is dangerous business. Don’t go out without your hat. Savage Safari Hat – Battle pet experience gained is increased by 20%.
From MMO-Champion:
A picture of what the community assumed to be a Frostwolf Pup, as a possible counterpart to the Alterac Brew Pup.
And lastly, via @TheCrafticus (Jonathan LeCraft, Sr. Dev, Pet Battles):
No pet battle patch notes? Baby hippos, baby gronn, carpnado, elite pet trainers, eggs, and leveling stones. Boom. Plus more. #tipsytweets
— Jonathan LeCraft (@TheCrafticus) April 4, 2014