As marijuana concentrates grow in popularity across legal states, certain strains are emerging as the top picks for dabs, live resin, wax, and others.
Blue Dream live resin (photo credit: WTF Cannabis).
These strains are favored for their high THC content, unique terpene profiles, how well they perform when extracted, and the intensity of their highs. Based on current trends in consumer demand, here are the most popular cannabis concentrate strains as of April 2025.
Blue Dream
A legendary sativa-leaning hybrid, Blue Dream remains a go-to for extract lovers due to its smooth, uplifting effects and sweet berry flavor that holds up well in concentrate form.
Super Runtz
A cross of Runtz and Super Lemon Cherry, this strain is known for its candy-like aroma, thick smoke, and strong potency. It’s become a top seller in live resin and badder formats.
Lemon Cherry Gelato
This hybrid strain offers a rich mix of citrus, cherry, and creamy vanilla flavors. Its smooth vapor and calming effects have made it especially popular in diamonds and sauce concentrates.
Lemon Cherry Gellato crumble.
Apple Fritter
Apple Fritter’s balance of sweet and earthy flavors translates beautifully into dabs. It delivers heavy euphoria and relaxation, making it a favorite for evening use.
Ice Cream Cake
This potent indica-dominant hybrid produces dense, flavorful extracts with a dessert-like profile. It’s often found in live rosin form and is prized for its relaxing body high.
GMO (Garlic Cookies)
Known for its pungent aroma and intense sedative effects, GMO is a fan favorite in hash rosin and shatter. It’s a go-to for experienced users seeking long-lasting relaxation.
Super Boof
A unique hybrid known for its loud aroma and deep, gassy-cherry terpene profile, Super Boof has surged in popularity for concentrates. It’s especially dominant in live rosin and badder form, delivering a heavy-hitting high that appeals to veteran users and flavor chasers alike.
Super Boof live resin (photo credit: Astria Farms).
Tropicana Cookies
Packed with tangy citrus and sweet cookie flavors, this sativa-dominant hybrid shines in cured resin and sugar wax. It’s popular for daytime use thanks to its energizing effects.
Durban Poison
This pure sativa offers clear-headed, cerebral effects with a sweet, earthy flavor. It’s commonly used in distillate cartridges but also performs well in crystalline concentrates.
Zkittlez
Bursting with fruity, tropical terpenes, Zkittlez is known for flavorful and aromatic dabs. It’s especially in demand for terp-heavy live resins and terp sauces.
Gelato #41
A balanced hybrid with creamy, dessert-like notes, Gelato #41 produces some of the most flavorful extracts on the market. It’s popular in both solventless and solvent-based forms.
Gelato 41 live resin diamond.
Banana OG
This indica-dominant strain delivers a mellow, couch-locking high paired with a smooth banana flavor. It’s a staple in wax and budder due to its rich terpene content.
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake concentrates offer a strong, relaxing body high with notes of vanilla and tangy earth. It’s especially popular in crumble and batter for its consistency and potency.
