Quick answer
The Death Bubba strain is an indica-dominant cross of Death Star and Bubba Kush, bred by Matteo Suleyman of Sea to Sky Cannabis in Vancouver, BC. AllBud lists 25% to 27% THC and a 70/30 indica split. It smells pungent, earthy and skunky, and users mostly report sleepy, relaxed effects. Bud Cargo sells a Death Bubba ounce for $100.
Key takeaways
- Cross: Death Star × Bubba Kush, bred in British Columbia by Matteo Suleyman of Sea to Sky Cannabis (Leafly, breeder page).
- Type: indica-dominant. Leafly says indica, AllBud 70% indica, the breeder about 80% indica.
- THC: AllBud 25% to 27%; the breeder claims 32% to 40% for its own lots; Leafly publishes no average.
- Leafly profile: pungent, earthy, skunk and sweet flavours; sleepy, relaxed and hungry feelings; 4.6 from 407 ratings.
- At Bud Cargo: Death Bubba AAAA- ounce $100 or Death Bubba AAAA+ from $10 a gram.
Last updated 5 November 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Death Bubba strain?
Death Bubba is a heavy, indica-dominant strain from British Columbia. Leafly credits it to Matteo Suleyman of Sea to Sky Cannabis in Vancouver, made by crossing Death Star with Bubba Kush, and lists the short name D Bubba. The breeder’s own page says it originated in BC in the 2000s. That documented Canadian origin is unusual: most famous indicas trace back to California or Amsterdam.
It is one of the most widely stocked flowers on Canadian mail-order menus. On three competitor stores we checked on 5 November 2026, Death Bubba was among the most-reviewed products, with 180, 159 and 51 reviews. Here is how the main sources describe it:
| Source | Type | THC | Parents | Aroma / flavour | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafly | Indica | Not listed | Death Star × Bubba Kush | Pungent, earthy, skunk, sweet | 4.6 from 407 ratings |
| AllBud | 70% indica / 30% sativa | 25% to 27% | Bubba Kush descendant | Earthy, lemon, pine · spicy, sweet, woody | n/a |
| Sea to Sky Cannabis (breeder) | About 80% indica | 32% to 40% (own lots, seller claim) | Death Star × Bubba Kush | Pungent and earthy, dense frosty buds | n/a |
| Bud Cargo listings | Indica-dominant, about 70/30 | Varies by lot | Death Star × Bubba Kush | Pungent earth and pine, gassy diesel edge, peppery finish | 4.67 from 6 reviews (ounce) |
The THC spread is normal. Database figures are averages of reported tests, and a 2019 genetic study of retail cannabis found that products sold under one strain name are often genetically inconsistent (Schwabe and McGlaughlin, Journal of Cannabis Research, 2019). Treat any single number as a rough guide.
Is Death Bubba indica or sativa?
Death Bubba is an indica-dominant strain, somewhere between 70% and 80% indica depending on the source. On Leafly the most reported feelings are sleepy, relaxed, hungry and tingly, and the most reported negatives are dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness. AllBud describes a short burst of focused energy before a long, heavy body high. Our own listings call it an end-of-night strain rather than an all-day one.
Indica and sativa labels describe how people report a strain feels, not a measured genetic category. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains what the labels can and cannot tell you.
What is Death Bubba a cross of?
Death Bubba is a cross of Death Star and Bubba Kush, two indicas with very different flavours. Death Star brings the skunky, diesel funk and Bubba Kush brings the hashy, earthy weight. Here is how the parents compare on Leafly:
| Strain | Leafly type | THC | Main terpenes | Top flavours | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Star (parent) | Indica, Sensi Star × Sour Diesel | 19% | Caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene | Skunk, pungent, diesel | 4.5 from 1,522 |
| Bubba Kush (parent) | Indica, OG Kush × unknown indica (after 1996) | 17% | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene | Coffee, earthy, pungent | 4.3 from 3,647 |
| Death Bubba | Indica | Not listed (AllBud 25% to 27%) | Not listed | Pungent, earthy, skunk | 4.6 from 407 |
The Sour Diesel in Death Star’s background explains the gassy edge many people notice in Death Bubba; see our Sour Diesel strain guide. The Bubba side is covered in our guide to Kush strains.
What strains come from Death Bubba?
Leafly lists Tom Ford as Death Bubba’s best-known offspring: a Canadian indica bred from Pink Kush and Death Bubba, also sold as Tom Ford Pink Kush or TFPK. We sell it as a Tom Ford ounce for $54, and our Tom Ford strain guide covers it in detail.
What strain is Pink Death?
Pink Death is a name used for two different strains, so it is worth asking which one a seller means. Leafly lists “Pink Death” as an alias of both:
- Pink Death Star: a Riot Seeds indica bred from Death Star, 22% THC on Leafly, known for a spicy, peppery terpene profile and purple-hued buds. Our Pink Death AAAA+ is this one; our listing gives the cross as Death Star × Blood Rose.
- Tom Ford: a Canadian indica bred from Pink Kush × Death Bubba, rated 4.75 from 20 ratings on Leafly. This is the version that is directly related to Death Bubba.
Pink Bubba is a third, unrelated name: a Bubba Kush × Pink Kush indica covered in our Pink Bubba strain guide.
What does Death Bubba taste and smell like?
Death Bubba smells pungent, earthy and skunky, with pine and a sweet finish. Leafly’s top flavours are pungent, earthy, skunk and sweet. AllBud adds lemon and pine to the aroma and lists spicy, sweet and woody flavours. Our listings describe pungent earth and pine up front, then a gassy diesel edge and a peppery finish. It is a loud strain in the jar and louder once ground, which is worth knowing if discretion matters to you.
The buds are dense and dark green, often with deep purple leaf and a heavy coat of white trichomes. Leafly notes that growers see purple hues, and AllBud describes dark forest-green nugs with purple undertones.
How strong is Death Bubba?
Death Bubba is a high-THC strain, usually in the mid-20s or higher. AllBud lists 25% to 27%, and Sea to Sky Cannabis claims 32% to 40% for its own lots, which is a seller’s figure rather than an independent average. Leafly does not publish a THC average for Death Bubba, but its parents average 19% (Death Star) and 17% (Bubba Kush), so current cuts are clearly bred well above both.
Because it is strong and sedating, take less than you think you need the first time. Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines recommend starting low, choosing lower-THC products where you can and using less often. In concentrate form it is far stronger again; our guide to using shatter explains how to dose it.
Where can I buy Death Bubba in Canada?
Bud Cargo carries Death Bubba in four forms, all in stock as of 5 November 2026:
| Product | Size | Price | Per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Bubba AAAA- ounce deal | 28 g only | $100 | $3.57 |
| Death Bubba AAAA+ | 1 g / 3.5 g / 7 g / 14 g / 28 g | $10 / $30 / $60 / $90 / $160 | $10.00 down to $5.71 |
| Boost Death Bubba shatter | Single unit | $20 | Concentrate |
| So High Diablo Death Bubba vape | 1 mL disposable | $30 | Vape |
The ounce deal is the value pick, and the AAAA+ ounce clears the free-shipping threshold on its own. Our AAA vs AAAA grading guide explains the difference between the two tiers, and our AAAA weed list shows every quad-grade strain in stock.
If you want something in the same family for less, the Tom Ford ounce (Death Bubba’s offspring) is $54 and the Pink Bubba ounce is $55. For a day-versus-night comparison, read Biscotti vs Death Bubba.
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.
Adults may carry up to 30 g of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public under the Cannabis Act, so a single ounce is within the limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Death Bubba indica or sativa?
Death Bubba is an indica-dominant strain. Leafly files it as an indica, AllBud lists it as 70% indica and 30% sativa, and its breeder, Sea to Sky Cannabis, describes it as about 80% indica. Leafly’s most reported feelings are sleepy, relaxed and hungry, so it is usually kept for the evening.
Who bred Death Bubba?
Death Bubba was bred by Matteo Suleyman of Sea to Sky Cannabis in Vancouver, British Columbia, according to Leafly and the breeder’s own page, which dates it to BC in the 2000s. It is one of the few heavy indicas with a documented Canadian origin.
What is Death Bubba a cross of?
Death Bubba is a cross of Death Star and Bubba Kush. Leafly lists Death Star as an indica bred from Sensi Star and Sour Diesel, and Bubba Kush as an indica that emerged after 1996 from OG Kush and an unknown indica. Both parents are indicas, which explains Death Bubba’s heavy character.
How strong is Death Bubba?
Death Bubba is a high-THC strain. AllBud lists 25% to 27% THC, and Sea to Sky Cannabis claims 32% to 40% for its own lots. Leafly does not publish a THC average for it. Its Death Star parent averages 19% and Bubba Kush 17% on Leafly, so modern Death Bubba cuts typically test well above both.
What strain is Pink Death?
Pink Death is a name used for two different strains. Leafly lists Pink Death as an alias of Pink Death Star, a Riot Seeds indica bred from Death Star, and also as an alias of Tom Ford, a Canadian indica bred from Pink Kush and Death Bubba. Ask the seller which one they mean.
What are the effects and characteristics of the Bubba Kush strain?
Bubba Kush is an indica known for heavy, relaxing effects. Leafly lists 17% THC, caryophyllene as the main terpene and coffee, earthy and pungent flavours, rated 4.3 from 3,647 ratings. It gives Death Bubba its hashy, earthy base and dense, bulky buds.
How much is Death Bubba at Bud Cargo?
As of 5 November 2026, Bud Cargo sells a Death Bubba AAAA- ounce for $100 (about $3.57 per gram) and Death Bubba AAAA+ from $10 a gram to $160 an ounce. There is also Death Bubba shatter for $20 and a 1 g So High vape for $30.
Sources: Leafly, Death Bubba. AllBud, Death Bubba. Sea to Sky Cannabis, Death Bubba strain. Leafly, Death Star. Leafly, Bubba Kush. Leafly, Pink Death Star. Leafly, Tom Ford. Schwabe AL, McGlaughlin ME (2019), Journal of Cannabis Research. Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Prices and stock checked on 5 November 2026.
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