Magic Marker strain guide
Magic Marker is a hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics that crosses Permanent Marker with RS11. People know it for a loud, chemical smell with gas underneath and a sweeter, tropical side. It's a newer strain, so there's less published about it than about its famous parents.
Where does Magic Marker come from?
Magic Marker comes from Seed Junky Genetics, the California breeder behind both of its parents. The cross is Permanent Marker and RS11, two of the most talked-about strains of the last few years, and one strain database notes it is distributed by Doja Pak.
Beyond the breeder and the parents, its history is not well documented. There's no widely reported release date or story behind the name, though it's easy to read as a nod to its Permanent Marker side.
What does Magic Marker smell and taste like?
Magic Marker leans sharp and chemical first, the felt-tip marker smell its name suggests, with diesel and a cool, minty note. Under that sits a softer sweetness, often described as sherbet-like, plus a tropical fruit twist. Some people also pick up spice, berry or papaya.
We couldn't find published terpene results for Magic Marker itself, so we've left them blank rather than borrow numbers from its parents. If your product's label lists terpenes, that's the best guide to the batch you have.
Magic Marker effects: what people report
People most often describe Magic Marker as relaxed, talkative and happy. Reviews mention a euphoric, chatty start that settles into a heavier body feel, and a few people say it was strong enough that they wanted to lie down.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints.
How strong is Magic Marker?
Published figures are few, but they point high: grower listings put Magic Marker around 24% THC, and one product listing shows close to 27% THCA, with very little CBD. Both parents also have reputations as high-THC strains.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The numbers on your label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what THC and THCA figures mean.
Buying Magic Marker in Canada
Read the label closely. Several strains share the Marker name, including Permanent Marker and Scented Marker, and they aren't the same plant. Magic Marker specifically means the Permanent Marker and RS11 cross.
Check the THC and CBD numbers, any terpene results and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds onto that sharp smell better.
Magic Marker vs Permanent Marker
Permanent Marker is one of Magic Marker's parents. Both share that chemical, marker-like smell with diesel underneath, but Permanent Marker leans more candy and floral, while Magic Marker picks up minty and tropical notes, likely from its RS11 side. Permanent Marker is far better documented, with lots of published lab results. If you want the well-known original, start with Permanent Marker. If a fruitier, cooler twist sounds better, try Magic Marker.
Strains like Magic Marker
If you like Magic Marker, these are the closest matches:
- Permanent Marker: one parent, with the same chemical smell and a candy, floral sweetness.
- RS11: the other parent, fruity and gassy with a citrus and berry side.
- Scented Marker: another Permanent Marker cross, with diesel and pineapple notes.
- Jealousy: part of Permanent Marker's family tree, sweet and creamy with a peppery edge.
