People always ask us what weed strains to smoke, and the answer depends on how you want to feel, what situation you’ll be in, and what other strains you like.
But there are some classic weed strains that everyone should try, just like certain albums, movies, or paintings. How can you be a stoner if you’ve never smoked GSC, Granddaddy Purp, or Gorilla Glue?
So here’s our curated list of the 100 best weed strains of 2025, broken up into eight groups of effects as commonly reported by smokers. Under each strain you’ll find info on lineage, type—indica, sativa, or hybrid—dominant terpene, activities it’s good for, backstory, why we love it, and where to buy it around you. We pulled in expertise from Leafly editors, staff, and subject matter experts, as well as popularity data. We did not receive money or kickbacks for any listings.
