Undead Battle PetWild Capture
Scourged Whelpling
Kel'Thuzad once nursed a plague-infected whelp to adulthood, feeding it only the finest liquefied remains.
In-game description
Kel'Thuzad once nursed a plague-infected whelp to adulthood, feeding it only the finest liquefied remains.
Pet Facts
How to Obtain
Wild Capture
Wild pets are captured, not looted. Find one in Icecrown, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.
Scourged Whelpling: ability choices and unlocks
The table connects Scourged Whelpling to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.
| Ability | Slot | Unlock level |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowflame | Slot 1 | 1 |
| Tail Sweep | Slot 1 | 10 |
| Call Darkness | Slot 2 | 2 |
| Death and Decay | Slot 2 | 15 |
| Plagued Blood | Slot 3 | 4 |
| Dreadful Breath | Slot 3 | 20 |
- Slot 1 pairs Shadowflame (level 1) with Tail Sweep (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
- Slot 2 pairs Call Darkness (level 2) with Death and Decay (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
- Slot 3 pairs Plagued Blood (level 4) with Dreadful Breath (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.