Chimera Strain: Effects, Flavor & THC Guide

Chimera is a sativa from Beleaf Cannabis that Leafly named the best sativa of November 2026, while noting it is getting harder to find. Testing around 27% THC with a limonene-forward terpene profile, it is known for an unusual flavor mix and a high that users describe as energizing. A Lazy River cut of Chimera took second place for Best Sativa at the 2023 Massachusetts Cannabis Cup.

Quick Facts

Type: Sativa
Lineage: White Truffle x The Creature
Breeder: Beleaf Cannabis
THC: about 27%, with about 1% CBG
Dominant terpenes: Limonene, then caryophyllene and linalool
Reported effects: Relaxed, Creative, Euphoric
Flavor: apricot, ammonia and lavender

What is the Chimera strain?

Chimera crosses White Truffle with The Creature. Leafly describes it as a high-THC strain with a complex terpene profile and a flavor that stands apart from most menus. Reviewers describe dark purple patches under orange hairs and a thick trichome coat. Leafly lists Chimera 3 and Kacklesnatch among its offspring.

What does Chimera taste and smell like?

The three most-reported flavors are apricot, ammonia and lavender, an odd trio that reviewers back up with notes of skunk, berry, sweet vanilla cream, fruity diesel, and even brown sugar and butterscotch. Leafly’s description also mentions earthy, pine and citrus notes. Limonene leads the terpene profile, with caryophyllene and linalool behind it.

What effects does Chimera produce?

Leafly describes the effects as mostly energizing. Users most often report feeling relaxed, creative and euphoric, which makes Chimera a daytime or creative-session pick rather than a nightcap. The most commonly reported downsides are dry mouth, dry eyes and anxiousness.

Where to find Chimera

Leafly calls Chimera a rare find, with typical pricing around $10 to $15 a gram where it does show up. It has the strongest footprint in Massachusetts, where the Lazy River cut earned its award. Check dispensary menus near you, and remember that you can earn HighRewards points at any dispensary when you buy it: check in for 10 to 250 points, depending on the store, then upload your receipt for more.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Strain details are based on publicly reported data and user reports; effects and potency vary by grower and batch.

FAQ

Is Chimera an indica, sativa, or hybrid?

Chimera is classified as a sativa, bred from White Truffle and The Creature.

How much THC does Chimera have?

Leafly lists Chimera at about 27% THC and about 1% CBG, though exact numbers vary by grower and batch.

What does Chimera taste like?

Chimera is usually described as apricot, ammonia and lavender, with reviewers also noting skunk, berry, vanilla and diesel.

Who bred the Chimera strain?

Chimera was bred by Beleaf Cannabis. A Lazy River cut placed second for Best Sativa at the 2023 Massachusetts Cannabis Cup.

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