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Swift Purple Gryphon

Swift Purple Gryphon

The Horde had dragons, we had the gryphons. We won that war. - Ilsa Blusterbrew

VendorExtremeCommon · 58% ownThe Burning CrusadeThe Burning Crusade · Vendor
Source
Vendor
Zone
Stormwind City
Gold Cost
50g
Farm Time
~5 min per attempt
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Acquisition Guide

The Swift Purple Gryphon is an epic flying mount sold by vendors in Stormwind City and Dalaran for 200 Gold, requiring the flying skill prerequisites.

1

Locate the mount vendor

Find Tannec Stonebeak in Stormwind City or visit the Exotic Mount Vendor in Dalaran to purchase this gryphon.

2

Purchase Swift Purple Gryphon

Buy the mount for 200 Gold. If you are exalted with Kirin Tor reputation, you will receive a 20% discount when purchasing from the vendor in Dalaran.

Tips

  • This gryphon travels at 100% speed on land and 280% speed in the air.

  • As of patch 4.2, this mount can swim underwater and is usable in dungeons and battlegrounds.

  • Paladin's Crusader Aura works with this flying mount to increase your speed further.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Swift Purple Gryphon in WoW?

Sold by Tannec Stonebeak in Stormwind City for 50 gold

What expansion is Swift Purple Gryphon from?

Swift Purple Gryphon is a vendor mount from the The Burning Crusade expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Stormwind City.

Is Swift Purple Gryphon still obtainable?

Yes, Swift Purple Gryphon has an active, non-retired collection source in World of Warcraft. Check the guide above for any season, schedule, or progression gate.

Guide last updated March 10, 2026

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