The Red Shado-Pan Riding Tiger makes a strong companion to Pandaria’s martial outfits. The tiger’s riding equipment supplies the Shado-Pan identity without turning it into a glowing raid trophy.

Its acquisition is a reputation purchase. The useful finish line is Exalted with the ordinary Shado-Pan faction, not a Shado-Pan Assault raid reputation or a random tiger drop.

Quick Answer

Reach Exalted with Shado-Pan, then buy Reins of the Red Shado-Pan Riding Tiger from Rushi the Fox at the Shado-Pan Garrison in Townlong Steppes, approximately 48.8, 70.6.

The base price is 2,500 gold, normally reduced to 2,000 gold at Exalted. Use the reins to learn the ground mount. Both factions can obtain it, and it remains available in Retail.

Mount Overview

This Mists of Pandaria tiger belongs to the Shado-Pan’s vendor mount group. It is an ordinary permanent collectible, distinct from a raid boss mount or a timed challenge reward.

The teaching item is 89306. The red version is a separate entry from the Blue and Green Shado-Pan Riding Tigers; buying one color does not unlock the whole set.

It is a ground mount, with no special flight mode or merchant service. Choose it for the tiger model and the disciplined riding theme rather than a gameplay advantage.

How to Get the Red Shado-Pan Riding Tiger

Check the correct faction

Open the reputation panel and find Shado-Pan. If already Exalted, head straight to Rushi. Shado-Pan Assault, associated with the Isle of Thunder and Throne of Thunder, is a different reputation and does not satisfy this purchase.

For a character starting fresh, complete Shado-Pan-related story quests in Kun-Lai Summit and Townlong Steppes. The Townlong main storyline provides a useful base while taking you toward the faction’s garrison.

Complete the garrison’s available dailies

At the Shado-Pan Garrison, around 49, 71, look for the available daily quest set from Ban Bearheart, Ling of the Six Pools, or Master Snowdrift.

The active set rotates. Accept the available objectives, complete the related field tasks, and return for the follow-up or final objective rather than assuming every quest giver offers a full independent set every day.

The old requirement to earn Golden Lotus Revered before starting Shado-Pan dailies was removed. Do not begin that unrelated reputation project solely because an original Pandaria guide lists it as a prerequisite.

Use the Grand Commendation at Revered

Once Revered, buy Grand Commendation of the Shado-Pan from Rushi and use it. It unlocks 100% bonus reputation gain for the faction across your warband, including further progress on the character earning Exalted.

The item must be consumed to activate its benefit. Reaching Revered or leaving the commendation in your bags does not substitute for using it.

Finish the reputation and purchase the reins

Continue to Exalted, return to Rushi the Fox at 48.8, 70.6, and select the red tiger reins. Pay the displayed discounted price, then learn the purchased mount item.

There is no additional raid clear or tiger-training chain after the transaction. Other Exalted Shado-Pan quests and rewards are separate from this vendor purchase.

Alternative Reputation Progress

Zandalari Warscouts and Warbringers across Pandaria can drop Stolen Shado-Pan Insignia. Use the correctly named token for additional reputation; these enemies can also drop insignias for other factions, which do not advance Shado-Pan.

This option can be combined with other collecting goals, but the exact token drops are random and the rare enemies may be contested. Daily quests supply a clearer routine when you want progress without relying on a particular insignia drop.

When a Pandaria reputation bonus event is active, it may improve eligible gains. Such bonuses are optional; the tiger itself does not require Timewalking to be available.

Requirements and Farming Tips

• Required standing: Shado-Pan Exalted.
• Merchant: Rushi the Fox, Townlong Steppes.
• Price: 2,500 gold base; normally 2,000 with Exalted discount.
• Faction access: Alliance and Horde.

Use the character already farthest through the reputation. You do not need a profession, PvP rating, complete companion roster, or Shado-Pan Assault standing.

Collect the available daily set together, finish its follow-up, and activate the commendation promptly. Those steps matter more than a claimed fixed completion time, because your existing reputation and active bonuses change the remaining work.

Do not equip the Shado-Pan Tabard expecting a repeatable dungeon championing route like Ramkahen. Its appearance and faction association do not make it that kind of tabard.

Is It Still Obtainable?

Yes. The red tiger remains a permanent Shado-Pan reputation reward in Retail. It does not require an active Remix character, a Trading Post rotation, or a past season’s achievement.

There is no mount drop percentage attached to Rushi’s transaction. Once you qualify and pay, the purchase is guaranteed.

Is It Worth the Reputation?

The project is attractive for someone who wants several Shado-Pan rewards from the same faction. If you only want one tiger, preview the available colors before committing to a particular purchase.

My collector verdict is to prioritize it for its martial Pandaria appearance, especially if the reputation is already underway. It is a reliable reward rather than a trophy for unusual luck.

Transmog Pairings

Shado-Pan-themed equipment and restrained leather or cloth outfits complement the mount naturally. The red riding details can also provide a stronger accent beside a subdued armor set.

Similar Mounts

• Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger: another color from Rushi, sharing the faction requirement.
• Green Shado-Pan Riding Tiger: a separate vendor entry for completing the tiger group.
• Onyx Cloud Serpent: another Shado-Pan collection goal with its own quest reward route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which faction needs to be Exalted?

Shado-Pan, not Shado-Pan Assault.

Where is Rushi the Fox?

At Shado-Pan Garrison in Townlong Steppes, around 48.8, 70.6.

What should the tiger cost?

2,500 gold base, normally 2,000 at Exalted.

Do I need Golden Lotus Revered first?

No. That historical daily-quest prerequisite was removed.

When should I use the commendation?

At Revered, before earning more reputation toward Exalted.

Can both factions buy the tiger?

Yes. The faction and mount are available to Alliance and Horde.

Does the Shado-Pan Tabard turn dungeons into a reputation farm?

No. Use the appropriate quests or reputation tokens.

Is there a raid drop involved?

No. The mount is bought from the quartermaster.

Final Thoughts

Work on the correct Shado-Pan standing, use the Revered commendation, and finish at Rushi. That route supplies the red tiger without an unrelated Golden Lotus or raid reputation grind.