Quick answer
The Pure Michigan strain is an indica-dominant hybrid bred from Oreoz × Mendo Breath F2, credited to ThugPug Genetics and 3rd Coast Genetics. Leafly lists 29% THC with limonene on top, and the breeder gives 26% to 31%. It has a dark, earthy, gassy nose, and Bud Cargo stocks a Pure Michigan ounce for $59.
Key takeaways
- Genetics: Oreoz × Mendo Breath F2 (Leafly, AllBud); 3rd Coast Genetics writes it as OOOZE 1.0 × Mendobreath F2.
- Type: indica-dominant, 70% indica on AllBud; sold as an indica by 3rd Coast Genetics.
- Leafly: 29% THC, 1% CBG, limonene then caryophyllene and myrcene, 4.5 from 140 ratings. Breeder: 26% to 31% THC, 3% to 4% terpenes.
- It is a parent of Black Truffle (White Truffle × Pure Michigan).
- Bud Cargo sells Pure Michigan as a $59 ounce, $16 under our ounce-deal median.
Last updated 25 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Pure Michigan strain?
Pure Michigan is an indica-dominant hybrid made by crossing Oreoz with Mendo Breath F2, and it is known for very high THC numbers and a dark, gassy, earthy nose. The name borrows the state of Michigan’s long-running tourism slogan. Three sources describe it in slightly different terms:
| Source | Genetics | Type | Listed THC | Top terpenes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Coast Genetics (breeder) | OOOZE 1.0 × Mendobreath F2 | Indica | 26% to 31% | Myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene, humulene (3% to 4% total) |
| Leafly | Oreoz × Mendo Breath | Indica-dominant hybrid | 29%, 1% CBG | Limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene |
| AllBud | Oreoz × Mendo Breath F2 | 70% indica, 30% sativa | “High 20% +” | Not listed |
Leafly credits ThugPug Genetics and 3rd Coast Genetics as the breeders. 3rd Coast Genetics says its flowers are ready by about the ninth week of bloom and lists the cultivar for Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.
Is Pure Michigan an indica or sativa?
Pure Michigan is indica-dominant. AllBud lists it as 70% indica and 30% sativa, Leafly calls it an indica-dominant hybrid, and 3rd Coast Genetics sells it as an indica. Leafly’s most reported feelings are aroused, relaxed and tingly, and AllBud’s include calming, creative, giggly, relaxing, sleepy and uplifting, which points to a lighter, social start that settles into the body.
Those labels are a rough guide only. A 2019 genetic study of 30 dispensary strains found that samples did not group by indica, sativa or hybrid, and that some samples sold under the same strain name were genetically different (Schwabe and McGlaughlin, Journal of Cannabis Research, 2019). Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide covers this in more detail.
What are the parents of Pure Michigan?
Pure Michigan’s parents are Oreoz and Mendo Breath, two caryophyllene-heavy strains with dessert-like noses. The breeder writes the first parent as OOOZE 1.0, a name that suggests a selected cut rather than a different strain, and Leafly lists it as Oreoz.
| Parent | Genetics (Leafly) | Type | Listed THC | Top terpene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreoz | Cookies and Cream × Secret Weapon | Hybrid | 20% | Caryophyllene |
| Mendo Breath | OGKB × Mendo Montage | Indica | 19% | Caryophyllene |
| Pure Michigan | Oreoz × Mendo Breath F2 | Indica-dominant | 29% | Limonene |
“F2” means the Mendo Breath used was a second-generation cross of itself, which breeders use to bring out traits that vary in the first generation.
How strong is Pure Michigan?
Pure Michigan is one of the higher-THC strains in the databases: Leafly lists 29% THC and 1% CBG, and 3rd Coast Genetics gives 26% to 31%. AllBud is more cautious and calls it “high 20% +”. These are figures for particular lots, and THC on any label is a claim about one batch, not a fixed property of the strain.
Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current Pure Michigan lot. If you are new to strong strains, start with a small amount and wait before taking more; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
What does Pure Michigan taste and smell like?
Pure Michigan smells dark, earthy and gassy rather than fruity. 3rd Coast Genetics describes a burnt essence with hints of hops and earth and says the strain has no fruity terpenes. AllBud lists chocolate, diesel, nutty, spicy, sweet and vanilla flavours over a chocolate, diesel, earthy, pungent and spicy aroma, which fits the cookies-and-cream side of Oreoz. Leafly’s most reported flavours are ammonia, chestnut and lime.
The common thread is caryophyllene, a peppery terpene that both parents carry, alongside myrcene and limonene.
Is Pure Michigan still a thing?
Yes, Pure Michigan is still bred and sold. 3rd Coast Genetics lists it as a current cultivar, and it has become a parent strain itself: Black Truffle is White Truffle × Pure Michigan in the 3rd Coast line. That makes it part of a family that runs back to Gorilla Glue #4, and every strain in it is on our menu today:
| Strain | Role | Ounce at Bud Cargo | Per gram | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Michigan | Parent of Black Truffle | $59 | $2.11 | This page |
| White Truffle | Other parent of Black Truffle | $49 | $1.75 | White Truffle guide |
| Black Truffle | White Truffle × Pure Michigan | $83 | $2.96 | Black Truffle guide |
| Monkey Butter (Gorilla Butter) | Grandparent through White Truffle | $74 | $2.64 | – |
| Gorilla Glue #4 | Great-grandparent through White Truffle | $83 | $2.96 | Gorilla Glue #4 guide |
Where to buy Pure Michigan online in Canada
Bud Cargo has the Pure Michigan ounce deal in stock for $59, sold as a full 28 g, which works out to about $2.11 a gram. That is $16 under the $75 median of the 46 ounce deals in stock, which run from $39 to $110. If you want its gassier child, the Black Truffle ounce is $83. Our AAA vs AAAA grading guide explains how we grade flower.
An ounce is 28 g, just under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act. Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pure Michigan still a thing?
Yes. Pure Michigan is still bred and sold. 3rd Coast Genetics lists it as a current cultivar in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta, it is a parent of the newer Black Truffle, and Bud Cargo has a Pure Michigan ounce in stock for $59.
Is Pure Michigan an indica or sativa?
Pure Michigan is indica-dominant. AllBud lists it as 70% indica and 30% sativa, Leafly calls it an indica-dominant hybrid, and 3rd Coast Genetics sells its version as an indica.
How strong is Pure Michigan?
It is a high-THC strain on paper. Leafly lists 29% THC and 1% CBG, 3rd Coast Genetics gives 26% to 31%, and AllBud describes it as above 20%. Each figure describes particular lots, and Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current batch.
What are the parents of Pure Michigan?
Leafly and AllBud list Oreoz × Mendo Breath F2. 3rd Coast Genetics writes the cross as OOOZE 1.0 × Mendobreath F2. Leafly credits ThugPug Genetics and 3rd Coast Genetics as the breeders.
What does Pure Michigan taste like?
Descriptions vary. 3rd Coast Genetics calls it burnt and earthy with hints of hops and no fruit. AllBud lists chocolate, diesel, nutty, spicy, sweet and vanilla, and Leafly lists ammonia, chestnut and lime.
Is Pure Michigan related to Black Truffle?
Yes. In the 3rd Coast Genetics line, Black Truffle is White Truffle × Pure Michigan, so Pure Michigan is one of its parents. Bud Cargo stocks all three: Pure Michigan $59, White Truffle $49 and Black Truffle $83 an ounce.
How much is an ounce of Pure Michigan?
At Bud Cargo the Pure Michigan ounce deal is $59 for a full 28 g as of 25 October 2026, about $2.11 a gram. That is $16 under the $75 median of our 46 in-stock ounce deals.
Sources: 3rd Coast Genetics, Pure Michigan. Leafly, Pure Michigan. AllBud, Pure Michigan. Leafly, Oreoz. Leafly, Mendo Breath. Schwabe AL, McGlaughlin ME (2019), Journal of Cannabis Research 1:3. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 25 October 2026.
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