Pirate Cake
HybridTHC range is the middle half of 41 public lab tests of Pirate Cake flower (2020–2022). Source: Cannlytics lab results, CC BY 4.0.
About Pirate Cake
Pirate Cake is a hybrid strain. People who try it most often describe feeling relaxed, sleepy and hungry.
THC and potency
Public lab results give a good picture of its strength: 41 flower samples tested between 2020 and 2022 came in at a median of 21.3% total THC (the middle half ranged from 20% to 24.1%). That is in line with most flower on Canadian shelves. Potency varies by grower and batch, so always check the label.
Aroma, flavour and terpenes
Its reported terpene profile is led by pinene, with myrcene and humulene. Pinene is known for sharp, fresh pine, while myrcene adds earthy, musky notes with a ripe-fruit edge. Consumers most often describe the flavour as butter, diesel and pine.
Reported effects
Beyond feeling relaxed, reviewers also mention feeling euphoric. Some consumers say they reach for it when dealing with cramps, depression and eye pressure. The side effects mentioned most are dry eyes and dry mouth. These are personal reports, not medical advice.
Pirate Cake terpenes
Relative strength as reported by consumers.
- pinenePine
- myrceneEarthy, musky
- humuleneWoody, hoppy
- limoneneCitrus
- linaloolFloral, lavender
- caryophyllenePepper, spice
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Pirate Cake FAQ
- How strong is Pirate Cake?
- In 41 public lab tests, Pirate Cake flower had a median of 21.3% total THC; most samples were between 20% and 24.1%.
- Is Pirate Cake an indica or a sativa?
- Pirate Cake is generally classed as a hybrid.
- What does Pirate Cake smell like?
- Its main terpene is pinene (pine), and people describe the flavour as butter, diesel, pine.