Unicorn Poop is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from GMO Cookies and Sophisticated Lady, known for a sharp citrus-fuel aroma with savory garlic notes and a calm, tingly high. It was bred by Thug Pug Genetics, the breeder behind Peanut Butter Breath. Leafly lists about 24% THC.
Unicorn Poop Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid, often labeled indica-leaning (sources range from 50/50 to 80% indica) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | GMO Cookies × Sophisticated Lady |
| Breeder / origin | Thug Pug Genetics |
| THC | 23–24% (typical lab range) |
| Dominant terpenes | Limonene, Beta-caryophyllene, Myrcene |
| Aroma and flavor | bitter citrus, fuel, garlic, fresh soil, berry, chemical, honey, cheese, herbal |
| Reported effects | relaxed, tingly, euphoric, stress relief |
| Best for | afternoon or evening use, low-key chores or reading, fans of savory gas strains |
Where Unicorn Poop Comes From
Unicorn Poop comes from Thug Pug Genetics, the breeder also known for Peanut Butter Breath. Leafly, GreenState and SeedFinder’s genealogy data all give the same parents: GMO Cookies (also called Garlic Cookies) and Sophisticated Lady, a lesser-known Thug Pug cross of Ghost OG and Grateful Breath.
According to the breeder, as quoted by GreenState, the playful name refers to the plant’s rainbow of colors and its citrus-fuel scent. Leaves can turn dark purple with green splotches, and the buds stack into dense, pointed, frosty cones.
The cut has been grown by licensed producers in several markets, including Washington state and Canada. Leafly lists Blunicorn and Unicorn Slippers among its offspring.
Unicorn Poop Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often call Unicorn Poop tingly, relaxed and euphoric, and the site rates it as mostly calming. A GreenState reviewer felt early relief in the temples, sinuses and shoulders, a scattered first 20 minutes, then a subtle body high and stress relief without heavy sedation. That reviewer found it suited to chores or reading.
Packaging labels range from balanced to about 80% indica, and phenotypes differ, so one batch may feel heavier than the next. With THC in the mid-20s, start small and let it settle before taking more.
Unicorn Poop Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Leafly lists chemical, honey and cheese flavors. GreenState’s reviewer smelled bitter citrus, neroli and fresh soil with frozen berries underneath, and tasted clary sage and cut grass rather than fruit. Savory garlic and earth from the GMO side run through most descriptions, with the breeder pointing to a citrus-fuel nose.
Leafly’s lab data lists limonene first, followed by caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene explains the bitter citrus top note, caryophyllene adds pepper and spice, and myrcene supports the earthy base.
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Unicorn Poop
Leafly reviewers most often report headaches, dry eyes and dry mouth. Some users find the first part of the high a little foggy or hard to focus through.
If you are new to Unicorn Poop, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Unicorn Poop for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often report reaching for Unicorn Poop during anxiety (27%), stress (13%) and depression (7%). These are personal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Unicorn Poop
- GMO Cookies: its garlicky parent
- Peanut Butter Breath: another Thug Pug Genetics strain
- Garlic Breath: a similar savory, gassy profile
- Chemdawg: a GMO Cookies ancestor with the same fuel funk
- Mendo Breath: a calming Breath-family hybrid
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Unicorn Poop
Dispensary menus change every week, and Unicorn Poop may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Sacramento, browse Sacramento dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Sanctuary and Embarc Sacramento. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like UMI – Chicago and Market 96 – S Wells Street. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Unicorn Poop FAQ
Is Unicorn Poop indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly lists it as hybrid, and packaged batches range from balanced to about 80% indica.
What is Unicorn Poop a cross of?
GMO Cookies and Sophisticated Lady, which is a cross of Ghost OG and Grateful Breath.
Who bred Unicorn Poop?
Thug Pug Genetics, the breeder of Peanut Butter Breath.
Why is it called Unicorn Poop?
The breeder says the name comes from the plant’s rainbow of colors and its citrus-fuel scent.
How strong is Unicorn Poop?
Fairly strong. Leafly lists about 24% THC and Grow Diaries about 23%.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
