This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Miscellaneous, item level 30, requires level 10, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Summons and dismisses a rideable Swift Purple Gryphon mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 70 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 70 and requires level 70. In MoP Classic it is item level 70 and requires level 70.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 10 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g |
| The Burning Crusade | 70 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 70 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g |
| MoP Classic | 70 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g |
Swift Purple Wind RiderRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Swift Purple Gryphon among Miscellaneous > Mount; 5 of them also come from Classic.
| Item | Item Level | Details | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Purple Gryphon (this item) | 30 | Not listed | |
 Reins of the Thundering Ruby Cloud Serpent | 30 | Use: Learning | 30,000 gold on 77 realms |
 Reins of the Crimson Deathcharger | 10 | Use: Learning | 159,000 gold on 79 realms |
 Reins of Poseidus | 10 | Use: Learning | 3,000 gold on 82 realms |
 Garn Nighthowl | 10 | Use: Learning | 147 gold on 82 realms |
 Coalfist Gronnling | 10 | Use: Learning | 180 gold on 80 realms |
 Turbo-Charged Flying Machine | 30 | Crafted with Outland Engineering; Use: Learning | 10,000 gold on 81 realms |
 Vial of the Sands | 30 | Crafted with Cataclysm Alchemy; Use: Learning | 37,999 gold on 82 realms |
 Jeweled Onyx Panther | 30 | Crafted with Pandaria Jewelcrafting; Use: Learning | 91,000 gold on 82 realms |
 Sky Golem | 30 | Crafted with Pandaria Engineering; Use: Learning | 20,000 gold on 82 realms |
 Xiwyllag ATV | 30 | Use: Learning | 3,259 gold on 82 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Garn Nighthowl at 147 gold in the US Auction House.
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Swift Purple Gryphon uses icon file 132239, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Swift Green Gryphon ID 25528 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."Swift Red Gryphon ID 25527 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."Swift Blue Gryphon ID 25473 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."Onslaught Gryphon Reins ID 40970 · QuestArmored Snowy Gryphon ID 44689 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25529 (25524 to 25534) were usually added in the same batch as Swift Purple Gryphon: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cenarion Expedition Boots ID 25524 · Armor - Leather · item level 30
Zangar Epaulets ID 25525 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30
Plans: Greater Rune of Warding ID 25526 · Recipe · item level 27 "Teaches you how to make a Greater Rune of Warding."Swift Red Gryphon ID 25527 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."Swift Green Gryphon ID 25528 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."
Helm of Natural Purity ID 25530 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Swift Green Wind Rider ID 25531 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."
Swift Yellow Wind Rider ID 25532 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."Swift Purple Wind Rider ID 25533 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location."
Marsh Survivalist's Belt ID 25534 · Armor - Mail · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 25529 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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