Saturday, January 17, 2026

Rare Dankness: The Potency Kings

Rare Dankness: The Potency Kings

Rare Dankness Review

Founded: 2010 Founder: Scott "Moonshine" Reach Location: Denver, Colorado, USA / Barcelona, Spain (RD Genetics) Specialty: High THC, Haze Hybrids, OG Kush Preservation Reputation Tier: S-Class (The Heavyweight)

🚂 The Executive Summary

If Green House Seed Co. is the commercial blockbuster, Rare Dankness is the Director's Cut.

Founded by Scott "Moonshine" Reach in Colorado just as the medical market was exploding, Rare Dankness built its reputation on one thing: Brute Force Potency. While other breeders were chasing flavor or purple colors, Scott was chasing the highest THC numbers possible.

Rare Dankness is the home of Ghost Train Haze #1, a strain that famously tested over 25% THC in 2011—a time when 18% was considered elite. They were recognized by High Times as having one of the strongest strains on Earth. Scott’s methodology was simple but effective: he collected the most coveted "Clone Only" cuts in America (Ghost OG, Triangle Kush, Chem D) and pollinated them with his elite males to put those genetics into seed form for the first time.

🧬 The Differentiator: The "Ghost" Genetics

The spectral potency.

Rare Dankness is inextricably linked to the Ghost OG cut.

  • The Origin: The Ghost OG is a legendary phenotype of OG Kush, known for being less "lemon" and more "spectral" (earthy, spicy, and overwhelmingly potent). It was largely hoarded by a small circle of growers until Scott Reach got access.

  • The Innovation: Scott didn't just sell the clone. He used it as the backbone of his breeding program. By crossing Ghost OG with his Nevil's Wreck male (Arcata Trainwreck x Neville's Haze), he created the Ghost Train Haze lineage.

  • The Result: This created a unique class of cannabis: Sativas that grew with the density of an Indica and hit with the narcotic power of an OG, but offered the soaring cerebral energy of a Haze.

🚜 Breeding Methodology: The "Male" Focus

Rare Dankness was one of the first modern American banks to emphasize the importance of the Male plant.

  1. Rare Dankness #1 (The Stud): This male (Triangle Kush x Ghost OG x Chem D) is the engine behind their "Indica" line. It imparts rock-hard density and the classic "Kush" structure to everything it touches.

  2. Nevil's Wreck (The Sativa Stud): Used to create their Sativa champions. It adds massive size, resin production, and the "electric" high that cuts through the grogginess of heavy hybrids.

  3. Medical Focus: Because they operated a medical dispensary in Colorado (House of Dankness), they bred strains specifically for patients. Strains like Cornbread were designed specifically for appetite stimulation and insomnia, not just recreational fun.

🏆 The Strain Catalog (33+ Cultivars)

Rare Dankness possesses a catalog of heavy hitters. Below is the authoritative list.

The "Ghost Train" Series (The High THC)

  1. Ghost Train Haze #1: The Legend. Ghost OG x Nevil's Wreck. Multiple High Times winner. Intense, almost psychedelic high.

  2. Moonshine Haze: Amnesia Haze x Nevil's Wreck. 2011 Cannabis Cup Winner (Best Sativa). Tropical fruit punch flavor.

  3. Dark Ghost Train: Grape Ape x Ghost Train Haze #1. Adds purple hues and berry notes to the Haze power.

  4. Lemon Ghost Train: Lemon Skunk x Ghost Train Haze #1. Maximum citrus terpenes.

  5. Ghost of Lee Roy: Lee Roy x Ghost Train Haze #1. A cotton-candy scented hybrid.

  6. Night Terror: Blue Dream x Rare Dankness #1. A heavy, night-time version of Blue Dream.

  7. Midas: Strawberry Cough x Gold (Colombian x Malawi). A soaring, happy Sativa.

The "OG" Line (The Gas)

  1. Scott's OG: Triangle Kush x Rare Dankness #1. Their signature OG. Lemon, lime, and fuel. Unforgiving potency.

  2. Venom OG: Poison OG x Rare Dankness #1. Famous for its "black" leaves and resistance to mold.

  3. 501st OG: Skywalker OG x Rare Dankness #1. The "Death Star" of their lineup. Pure sedation.

  4. Rare Dankness #1: The stud itself released as a strain. A complex mix of Chem, Kush, and Ghost.

  5. Lee Roy: Triangle Kush x Rare Dankness #2. A hash-plant style OG with massive resin rails.

  6. Rug Burn OG: Ghost OG x Rare Dankness #1. Named for the feeling of being dragged; extremely physical high.

  7. Starkiller: Skywalker OG x Rare Dankness #2. 2016 Cup Winner. Devastating Indica.

  8. Commerce City Kush: Chemdawg 4 x Rare Dankness #1. Named after the industrial area of Denver. Fuel and chemical funk.

  9. Karma Bitch: Skywalker OG x Nevil's Wreck. A rare Sativa-leaning Skywalker.

  10. El Jefe: Abusive OG x Rare Dankness #1. "The Boss." Large yields and earthy flavors.

  11. Face Off OG x Rare Dankness #1: A limited collaboration crossing two legendary OGs.

  12. Triangle Kush: Their specific IBL (Inbred Line) work on the Florida classic.

The "Cookies" & "Fruit" (Modern Hybrids)

  1. Cookie OX: Forum GSC x Blue OX. One of the few "Cookie" strains that actually yields well. Blueberries and dough.

  2. Pamelina: GSC x Rare Dankness #2. Designed to reduce the stress of the GSC genetics.

  3. Cornbread: Katsu Bubba Kush x Rare Dankness #2. Tastes like incense and cornbread. The ultimate appetite stimulant.

  4. Blue OX: Blueberry x Oxford (Blue Stone x Bubba Kush). Old school berry indica.

  5. Jenny Kush: Named in honor of the late activist Jenny Monson. Amnesia Haze x Rare Dankness #2. Uplifting and positive.

  6. Tangerine Kush: Tangerine Haze x Rare Dankness #1. Orange soda flavor with an Indica body.

  7. Somali Taxi Ride: Heiloom Malawi x Nevil's Wreck. A racing, heart-pumping Sativa.

  8. Flo OG: DJ Short Flo x Rare Dankness #1. Floral, purple, and mentally clear.

  9. Mouse Trap: 501st OG x Pamelina. A high-yielding trap for the senses.

  10. Longs Peak Blue: Old Blue x Rare Dankness #1. Skunky blueberry muffins.

  11. Chem OX: Chemdawg 4 x Blue OX. Coffee, berries, and chemicals.

  12. Dark Shadow Haze: Grape Ape x Nevil's Wreck. Dark purple Haze.

  13. Scoset OG: A rare phenotype release.

  14. Bubba’s Trainwreck: Pre-98 Bubba x Nevil’s Wreck.

  15. Rare Darkness: Grape Ape x Rare Dankness #1. Short, squat, and purple.

❓ FAQ: Rare Dankness

Q: Are Rare Dankness and "RD Genetics" the same? A: Yes and No. Rare Dankness is the US-based company in Colorado. RD Genetics is their European entity based in Spain. They share the same genetics and founder (Scott Reach), but operate as separate legal entities to navigate international shipping laws.

Q: What is the strongest Rare Dankness strain? A: Historically, Ghost Train Haze #1. It has tested as high as 27%+ THC. For pure Indica knockout power, Scott's OG or Starkiller are the heaviest hitters.

Q: Are their seeds Regular or Feminized? A: Originally, Rare Dankness was exclusively Regular (Male/Female). However, recognizing market demand, they now offer Feminized versions of their top hits (like Ghost Train Haze and Scott's OG).

Q: Is "Jenny Kush" a Rare Dankness strain? A: Yes. It was bred by Scott Reach as a tribute to his friend Jenny Monson. Proceeds from this strain often go to support her foundation. It is one of their most beloved Sativa hybrids.

🏁 The Architect's Verdict

Rare Dankness is the Heavy Artillery. They don't make weak weed.

They are the perfect breeder for the High Tolerance smoker and the Sativa Hybrid fan. If you are tired of modern "Candy" weed that tastes good but doesn't get you high, you go to Rare Dankness. Ghost Train Haze remains a rite of passage for any serious grower—a plant that demands respect and delivers a high that can actually scare you.

Score: 9.7/10 (Potency) Best For: High THC seekers, Haze lovers, and OG Kush purists.