WoW September 2026 Trading Post Rewards & Tender Planner

Plan September Before Spending Any Tender

September 2026 is an unusually crowded month at the World of Warcraft Trading Post. The regular rotation brings two purchasable Leafmimic mounts, a gryphon, a breezestrider, Gummi, friendship-themed clothing, and jewel-toned weapons. A separate BlizzCon 2026 Outlet in Dornogal and Silvermoon City brings back a large catalog of older rewards. Blizzard's September announcement is the factual source for every price in this guide; the spending suggestions are WowCarry's editorial choices, not Blizzard rankings.

Key Takeaways

• Monthly budget: the Collector's Cache supplies 500 Trader's Tender and the Traveler's Log awards up to 500 more, for 1,000 newly available Tender before any saved balance.
• Bonus mount: the Crested Ember Leafmimic comes from completing the September Traveler's Log reward bar and does not consume Trader's Tender.
• Regular mounts: the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon plus Ornery Breezestrider costs 975 Tender, leaving 25 from this month's 1,000 earnable Tender.
• Leafmimic set: the Crested Aqua Leafmimic and Crested Verdant Leafmimic cost exactly 1,000 Tender together; completing the Log adds the Ember color.
• First-time pet: Gummi enters the Trading Post for the first time at 250 Tender, according to Blizzard's September notice.
• Outlet rule: inspect the Dornogal or Silvermoon City Outlet before buying regular-stock fillers because previous monthly rewards reach 900 Tender.

The right purchase list depends on the character collection, saved balance, and whether one returning Outlet reward matters more than several new pieces.

How Much Trader's Tender Is Available?

A player with an active account in good standing can collect 500 Trader's Tender from the Collector's Cache during the month. September's Traveler's Log offers up to 500 additional Tender through monthly activities. That creates a monthly 1,000-Tender budget before savings, while unspent Tender from earlier months continues to carry forward.

The useful equation is simple: saved balance + 500 Cache Tender + earned Log Tender - planned purchases = ending balance. Build the list from the real starting balance rather than assuming every account begins at zero.

📌 The Crested Ember Leafmimic is the reward for filling the Traveler's Log bar. Do not reserve Tender for it; reserve playtime to complete enough September activities.

Blizzard does not require every activity in the Traveler's Log. Choose activities that fit normal play, stop once the Tender and bonus-reward goals are complete, and keep the remaining balance visible while comparing the Outlet.

September Bonus Reward: Crested Ember Leafmimic

The Crested Ember Leafmimic is September's completion reward. Fill the progress bar at the top of the Traveler's Log in the Adventure Guide, opened with Shift-J on a character that can access it. Blizzard lists level 10 as the Adventure Guide requirement and states that the Trading Post is unavailable in WoW Classic titles.

This reward changes the value of the two 500-Tender Leafmimics in the regular stall. A mount collector can spend 1,000 on the Aqua and Verdant colors, complete the Log for Ember, and finish September with three related mounts. A player who dislikes the model can ignore both paid colors and still collect Ember by completing the Log.

The monthly reward and the 500 Tender earned through the Log come from the same activity system but are separate outcomes. Completing the bar awards Ember while the Tender earned along the route remains available for purchases.

Regular Mounts and Pet

The regular September stall contains four mounts and one pet. These are separate from the much larger Outlet inventory.

If you collect different models, the gryphon plus breezestrider gives you two distinct mounts for 975 Tender. If you collect matching colors, buy Aqua and Verdant and earn Ember from the Log. Gummi is the flexible 250-Tender addition because it fits beside one 500-Tender mount and one 150-Tender weapon.

Players comparing collection goals outside this monthly currency can browse current WoW mount options without treating that catalog as a reason to spend Tender on an unwanted color.

Regular Armor Transmog Rewards

September's regular armor stock is divided between inexpensive mix-and-match pieces and the 575-Tender Speaker ensemble. The lowest prices make color matching possible without consuming a full month's balance.

Preview every appearance on the intended armor wearer before purchasing. The bracelets are wrist appearances, the Dunecloth separates are individual slots, and the 100-Tender entries differ in the number and type of appearances they provide. A low Tender price is useful only when the piece completes an outfit the player will use.

For a broader appearance project, players can explore current WoW transmog options after deciding which September pieces are actually missing from the wardrobe.

Regular Weapon Transmog Rewards

All fourteen regular weapon appearances cost 150 Trader's Tender. The price is constant, so the decision comes down to weapon type, color, and whether the character can use the appearance.

Two weapons cost 300, three cost 450, and six cost 900. The repeated Draenite, Pyrestone, and Talasite colors make it easy to overspend on variants. Preview the colors beside the armor set first, then purchase only the silhouettes and tones that have a real outfit.

✏️ Use the Dressing Room on the character that will wear the weapon. A 150-Tender recolor is not worth buying for that character if its weapon type or color never appears in a saved transmog.

The fixed 150-Tender price also makes these weapons useful for closing a planned bundle without relying on small filler purchases.

What Changes at the BlizzCon 2026 Outlet?

The September Outlet operates at the Trading Posts in Dornogal and renewed Silvermoon City. Blizzard says it contains returning mounts, pets, toys, armor, weapons, and previous monthly bonus rewards, including discounted items. It is a separate opportunity pool, not a replacement for the regular September stock.

This shortlist is not the full Outlet catalog. Blizzard's announcement contains the complete inventory, including many 10-to-100-Tender weapons and armor pieces. Visit the vendor, filter for uncollected appearances, and compare the exact in-game preview before committing.

⚠️ Do not buy a 30-Tender filler before checking the Outlet. A returning monthly reward can consume 600 to 900 Tender and change the whole September budget.

The word “Outlet” does not make every item an automatic purchase. The current cost, personal collection gap, and likelihood of using the appearance matter more than its previous source.

Five 1,000-Tender Spending Plans

Each plan assumes 1,000 newly available Tender and no saved balance. The totals are arithmetic examples; choose the plan that matches the account's actual collection.

A saved balance expands these choices, but it should not erase the order of operations: inspect Outlet, lock the one personal priority, total the plan, and leave room for a frozen item when the balance is short.

A Practical Purchase Order

Start with collection gaps rather than price. Mark each item as already owned, useful now, wanted for a specific outfit, or merely interesting. Then use this order:

1. Collect the Cache Tender and note the real starting balance.
2. Preview the regular rotation on the characters that would use each appearance.
3. Visit the Outlet in Dornogal or Silvermoon City and filter for uncollected rewards.
4. Choose one must-have reward that would be most disappointing to miss.
5. Add supporting pieces only after that reward and a possible freeze are covered.
6. Recheck the total against earned Tender rather than the theoretical 1,000.

“Already owned” should be the first filter. The Outlet is large enough that browsing every row without collection filters wastes time and makes duplicates harder to notice. The second filter is use: a complete outfit with no compatible character is less valuable than one 50-Tender piece that finishes an active look.

📌 A good September list has one anchor item and a clear stopping point. “Spend until the balance reaches zero” is not a collection goal, and unspent Trader's Tender carries forward.

Take screenshots or write down the top three candidates before purchasing. A short list makes the final comparison easier when one option is in the regular stall and another is at the Outlet.

When to Freeze an Item

The Trading Post lets a player freeze one item so it remains available in later months until purchased or replaced. Freeze the highest-priority unaffordable item, not the least expensive item that can be bought immediately.

A freeze is especially useful when an account begins September with little saved Tender, when a high-cost reward competes with Gummi or a new mount, or when the Traveler's Log will not be finished until late in the month. It also preserves a decision without forcing a filler purchase.

Freezing does not create extra Tender and does not hold several items. If two unaffordable rewards are tied, choose the one with the strongest character or collection use. Blizzard does not publish a guaranteed return date for every item, so do not base the choice on an invented rotation schedule.

September Trading Post Checklist

• Open the Collector's Cache and record the full Trader's Tender balance.
• Open the Adventure Guide with Shift-J and identify comfortable Traveler's Log activities.
• Preview the Crested Aqua and Verdant Leafmimics beside the free Ember color.
• Check Gummi, the gryphon, and the breezestrider against the account collection.
• Visit the Outlet in Dornogal or Silvermoon City before buying small regular-stock items.
• Use collection filters and preview armor and weapons on compatible characters.
• Total the purchase plan and reserve one freeze slot if the balance is short.
• Finish enough Traveler's Log activities to collect both earned Tender and the Ember Leafmimic.

With the budget and vendor checks complete, the remaining questions are about access, timing, and how the September reward tracks interact.

WoW September 2026 Trading Post FAQ

How Much Trader's Tender Can I Earn in September 2026?

An eligible active account receives 500 Trader's Tender from the Collector's Cache and can earn up to 500 more through the September Traveler's Log. That is 1,000 newly available Tender before adding any balance carried from earlier months. The Crested Ember Leafmimic is a separate reward for filling the Log bar and does not subtract from those 1,000 Tender.

Does the Crested Ember Leafmimic Cost Trader's Tender?

No. Crested Ember Leafmimic is the September Traveler's Log bonus reward. Complete enough listed activities to fill the reward bar in the Adventure Guide and claim the mount. The Crested Aqua Leafmimic and Crested Verdant Leafmimic are separate regular-stall purchases at 500 Trader's Tender each, so the full three-color plan costs 1,000 Tender plus Log completion.

Where Is the September 2026 Trading Post Outlet?

Blizzard places the BlizzCon 2026 Outlet at the Trading Posts in Dornogal and renewed Silvermoon City. These vendors carry returning monthly rewards plus mounts, pets, toys, armor, and weapons. The regular September wares are also available through the usual Trading Post locations, including Tawney and Wilder in Stormwind and Zen'shiri in Orgrimmar.

Is Gummi New to the Trading Post?

Yes. Blizzard describes September 2026 as Gummi's first appearance at the Trading Post after the pet's earlier promotional availability. Gummi costs 250 Trader's Tender. That price fits with one 500-Tender Leafmimic, one 150-Tender weapon, and one 100-Tender armor reward for an exact 1,000-Tender plan.

Can I Buy Every September Mount With 1,000 Tender?

No. The four regular purchasable mounts cost 325, 500, 500, and 650 Trader's Tender, for 1,975 in total. Gummi adds another 250. The Outlet contains many additional mounts, some priced as high as 900. One fresh month's 1,000 Tender therefore requires a priority list unless the account already has saved Tender.

Does Unspent Trader's Tender Expire?

No. Blizzard states that unspent Trader's Tender continues to accumulate from month to month. A player can buy only Gummi, skip the rest of September, and carry the remaining balance into October. Saving is a valid plan when the Leafmimics, gryphon, weapons, and Outlet returns are not something the player actually wants to use.

Is the Trading Post Available in WoW Classic?

No. Blizzard's Trading Post notices state that the feature is not available in WoW Classic titles. The September 2026 vendors, Trader's Tender, Traveler's Log reward bar, and Crested Ember Leafmimic plan apply to modern World of Warcraft. The Adventure Guide used for the Traveler's Log also requires level 10.

Last reviewed 2026-08-31 against Patch 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek — Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.