Tyson strain guide
Tyson, also sold as Mike Tyson or Mike Tyson OG, is an indica known for a sharp diesel and skunk smell and a heavy, sleepy feel. It started as a dispensary house strain, and it's often said to come from the OG Kush family, though its parents were never published.
Where does Tyson come from?
Tyson began as a dispensary's house strain, and one strain database dates it to 2011. Its exact cross was never made public. One listing describes it as a descendant of OG Kush, while another simply calls it a cross of unknown strains.
That makes the OG link plausible but unconfirmed. The name is also used by the cannabis brand Tyson 2.0, whose strains are separate products, so don't assume they're the same plant.
What does Tyson smell and taste like?
Tyson is a loud one. Most people describe sharp, chemical diesel with a pungent skunk note, and the taste follows: spicy, pungent fuel with a skunky aftertaste. Some reviewers pick up something sweeter underneath, like berry, chocolate or a little lemon.
Myrcene is the only terpene published as its dominant one. It's often linked to an earthy, musky smell, which fits Tyson's heavy base. No full terpene breakdown is published, so check the label if your producer lists one.
Tyson effects: what people report
Reports of Tyson lean strongly toward sleepy and relaxed, and many people mention getting hungry. The usual description is a mild, happy start in the head followed by a slow, heavy body feel, with couch-lock coming up often. Some reviewers say it feels stronger than its THC number suggests.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dizziness, dry mouth and feeling anxious are the most common complaints.
How strong is Tyson?
Tyson is usually a high-THC strain. Strain listings put it around 20% to 21% THC, with very little CBD. Some batches may test differently, so the numbers on your label matter more than the average.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Given how heavy people say it gets, waiting matters here.
Buying Tyson in Canada
Look for both names on labels: Tyson and Mike Tyson can refer to the same strain. Products from the Tyson 2.0 brand may be different strains entirely, so check the strain name printed on the package, not just the brand.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that diesel punch.
Tyson vs OG Kush
OG Kush is the strain Tyson is most often linked to, though the connection isn't confirmed. OG Kush smells of fuel, pine and lemon, while Tyson is more skunk and chemical diesel with less citrus. OG Kush is usually described as relaxed and happy with a euphoric lift at first, while Tyson reads heavier and sleepier. If you want the classic OG profile, start with OG Kush. If you'd rather have something louder and heavier, try Tyson.
Strains like Tyson
If you like Tyson, these are worth a look:
- OG Kush: the family it's most often tied to, with more lemon and pine.
- Master Kush: an old-school earthy indica for winding down.
- Bubba Kush: just as heavy and sleepy, with coffee and chocolate notes.
- Sour Diesel: for the sharp diesel smell, with a much more energetic feel.
