Tattoo
This strain is not currently available for pickup.
Ask about availabilityAbout Tattoo
Strength: Advanced — extreme-potency cubensis at the top of our range (pot 95). Cup-tier alongside T Mac and TWAPE. Advanced psychonauts only.
Dosing: Microdose 25–50 mg. Light 0.5–0.75g. Moderate 0.75–1.25g. Full 1.25–2.0g.
Onset: 30–60 minutes after eating. Sharper come-up than beginner strains.
Duration: 4–6 hours total. Peak around 90 minutes. Heavier body load.
Tattoo magic mushrooms are a Psilocybe cubensis strain that runs at the very top of our potency range — Cup-tier territory alongside TWAPE and Blasher. Compact, densely-pigmented fruits with heavy blue bruising deliver a sharp, weighted come-up and deep ego work through the peak. Advanced psychonauts only.
The morphology is a giveaway. Fruits come in with rich caramel-to-mahogany caps, thick dense stems, and steady pigmentation across the flush — but the standout characteristic is heavy blue bruising on handling. Blue bruising is a visible indicator of psilocybin oxidizing on contact with air, and Tattoo bruises hard. Fruits are compact rather than tall, with substantial density that carries serious dose weight per gram. Handled tissue bruises heavier than what you see on Bluey Vuitton and comparable to what shows on APE.
The experience
Onset 25–40 minutes on a light meal, peak arriving inside 60–90 minutes with directional weight. Total session window five to seven hours with a significant afterglow. Visuals are immersive and geometric — open-eye patterning on natural surfaces, saturated color shifts, and dense closed-eye imagery at full doses. Body load is heavy and anchoring; most users prefer to be seated or reclined through the peak. Headspace runs philosophical and reflective, with an ego-work signature that is Tattoo’s defining trait.
The Extreme-tier context
Tattoo, Enigma, and Tidal Wave anchor the Extreme end of the MycoAndCo catalog. Each carries a distinct character:
- Tattoo — the weighted, introspective, ego-work session
- Enigma — the blob-morphology Cup reference (17mg/g, 2024 Cultivar Cup)
- Tidal Wave — the record-holding B+ x PE lineage (3.82%, 2021 Cup)
- Shiva — Very High-tier with a lighter body load and meditative headspace
Dosing Tattoo
Because of the extreme potency, Tattoo is classified Advanced – Extreme tier. Golden Teacher = 1× reference (Tattoo runs ~2.5–3×):
- Microdose: 15–25 mg (vs 100 mg cubensis baseline)
- Light: 0.2–0.35 g
- Museum: 0.4–0.7 g
- Full: 0.9–1.5 g (equivalent to a 2.5–4 g Golden Teacher session)
- Heroic: 2 g+ (experienced Tattoo users only)
Drop your standard cubensis dose by 60–70% and start well under 1g the first time regardless of prior psilocybin experience. Tattoo is one of the strains where over-dosing produces meaningfully harder sessions, not just longer ones. First-time psilocybin users should start with Golden Teacher, White Billy, or Hillbilly.
Setting requirements
Quiet indoor space, familiar surroundings, sober trip-sitter aware you’re dosing, no obligations for at least 8 hours after ingestion, no substances stacked (including cannabis) until well past the peak. Not a strain to combine with unfamiliar settings or unfamiliar people.
Available At MycoAndCo
We carry Tattoo dried fruit while supply lasts. Shipping is available, with free in-store pickup at 2007 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Open daily 10AM–9PM. Cash only, ATM on site. Adults 21+ with valid ID. Operating under Ann Arbor Resolution R-20-362.
Tattoo — Quick Facts
| Experience Level | Advanced |
| Potency | Extreme |
| Species | Psilocybe cubensis |
| Format | Dried whole mushrooms |
| Sizes Available | Not currently available |
| Availability | Currently out of stock |
| Pickup Location | 2007 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
Dosage Guide for Tattoo
The following guidelines apply to Tattoo and most dried Psilocybe cubensis varieties. Always start lower than you think you need, especially with a strain you have not tried before.
→ View full dosage reference chart in our Strain Guide.
Where to Buy Tattoo
Tattoo is available for shipping or in-store pickup from MycoAndCo, an Ann Arbor psilocybin shop. We are located at 2007 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 and open daily 10AM–9PM. No appointment needed, walk-ins welcome.
Shipping and free in-store pickup are available. Adults 21+ with valid ID. Browse all dried mushroom strains →
Tattoo is currently out of stock.
About Psilocybin Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms — commonly called magic mushrooms — contain the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Researchers at institutions such as Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research have studied their effects in supervised research settings.
Responsible use involves thoughtful set and setting, starting with appropriate dosing, and ideally having a trusted person present. Our staff are always available to answer questions about any strain we carry, including Tattoo.
→ Explore our full Strain Guide for potency ratings, experience levels, and effect profiles on all strains we carry.
Tattoo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tattoo?
Tattoo is a Psilocybe cubensis strain that runs at the very top of our potency range — Cup-tier territory alongside TWAPE and T Mac. Compact, densely-pigmented fruits with heavy blue bruising, a sharp weighty come-up, immersive open-eye visuals, and deep ego work through the peak. Reserved for advanced users.
How potent is Tattoo?
Extreme potency. We classify Tattoo as Extreme potency, Advanced difficulty — the top tier of our system, right alongside TWAPE and T Mac. Meaningfully stronger than typical cubensis. Dose 30–50% lower than standard cubensis.
What dose of Tattoo should I take?
For most experienced users, 1.5–2.0g produces a full experience given the elevated potency. First-time Tattoo dose should start at 1g or less. Microdose protocols use 50–75 mg every 3–4 days (lower than standard cubensis microdose ranges). Duration typically 5–6 hours with a heavy afterglow.
Is Tattoo good for first-time users?
No. Tattoo is Advanced-only. First-ever psilocybin users should start with a beginner-tier strain like Golden Teacher, White Billy, or Hillbilly. Even seasoned intermediate users should approach Tattoo carefully, at conservative doses, and only after working through Very High tier strains.
What does Tattoo feel like?
Sharp, weighty come-up. Immersive open-eye visuals with rich color saturation and layered geometry. Dense body load, deep ego work at peak, and a headspace that pushes into genuinely non-ordinary states rather than staying reflective and casual. This is Cup-tier territory — treat it with the same respect as APE, TWAPE, or Blasher.
Where can I buy Tattoo mushrooms in Ann Arbor?
MycoAndCo carries Tattoo at our Ann Arbor location, 2007 S State Street. Shipping and free in-store pickup are available. Open daily 10AM–9PM. Adults 21+ with valid ID. Operating under Ann Arbor Resolution R-20-362.
Explore More Products
Shop All
Explore More Strain Guides
Adults 21+ only · Shipping and free in-store pickup · 2007 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI · Psilocybe cubensis
Getting the Most from Tattoo: Dosing, Prep, and Storage
How to weigh and portion accurately
Dried mushroom potency varies within a single flush — caps are typically 20–40% more potent per gram than stems, and smaller mushrooms tend to test higher than larger ones. To eliminate that variance and get a consistent session dose from Tattoo, grind your entire eighth into a homogenous powder before weighing out your session dose. A coffee grinder works fine; a mortar and pestle is quieter and preserves the aroma.
Use a scale with 0.01g precision (0.05g minimum). Kitchen scales that measure to the nearest gram will not give you accurate psilocybin doses. If you're microdosing, you need 0.01g resolution or the variance between "microdose" and "threshold dose" will drift session to session.
Set and setting: the two variables that shape every trip
"Set" is your mindset going in — are you calm, curious, well-slept, and free of acute stress? "Setting" is your physical environment — is it comfortable, private, safe, and free of interruptions? These two variables have as much influence on a psilocybin session as the dose itself. Do not dose Tattoo the day of a major work deadline, in an unfamiliar environment, or if you're actively arguing with someone.
Recommended baseline: Familiar space, comfortable clothes, water, snacks that don't require prep, a curated playlist or nothing (silence is fine), no obligations for the next 8 hours, a trusted sitter if this is a new strain or a high dose. Phone on Do Not Disturb.
Onset, peak, and duration — a session timeline
Most Psilocybe cubensis strains including Tattoo follow this timeline when eaten dried on an empty stomach:
- 0–45 minutes: Come-up. Body warmth, first perceptual shifts, mild yawning or nausea. Some strains onset in 20–30 minutes (Melmac PE lineage, albinos). Others take 60–90 minutes.
- 45 minutes–2 hours: Peak. Full visual enhancement, deepest introspection, warmest body sensations.
- 2–5 hours: Plateau. Effects gradually taper. Music, art, and conversation feel richest here.
- 5–8 hours: Come-down. Perceptual effects fade, residual afterglow (warmth, mental clarity, mood lift) can last into the next day.
Tolerance and how to manage it
Psilocybin tolerance builds fast and resets slow. A full dose today will feel roughly 50% weaker if repeated tomorrow, 75% weaker at day 3, and back to baseline around day 7–14. Cross-tolerance with LSD and other classical psychedelics is significant. If you're doing back-to-back sessions, expect diminishing returns and don't chase the first-day intensity by stacking doses.
For microdosing protocols, this is why the Fadiman schedule (1 day on, 2 days off) and Stamets Stack (5 days on, 2 days off) exist — both are designed to avoid tolerance buildup.
Storage and shelf life
Dried magic mushrooms including Tattoo stay potent for 1–2 years stored properly — airtight glass jar, room temperature, out of direct sunlight, away from moisture. A silica gel packet in the jar helps maintain the crispy "cracker-dry" texture. Do not refrigerate (introduces moisture) or freeze (degrades the cell structure and alkaloids). Psilocybin slowly converts to less-active byproducts over time; a well-stored jar at year 2 will be roughly 15–25% weaker than fresh.
Edibles (chocolates, gummies, drinks) have shorter shelf lives — check the manufacturer's date on the package. Most are stable 6–12 months when kept cool and dry.
When to seek support
If a session becomes overwhelming, remember: you took a substance, it will pass, and you are safe. Change your environment (go outside, dim lights, put on quiet music), focus on breath, and ride it out with your sitter. Psilocybin has an exceptional safety profile physiologically; the risks are psychological (anxiety, panic, difficult introspective content) and almost always resolve as the substance metabolizes.
For emergency mental health support at any time: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For local Ann Arbor harm-reduction guidance: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357.
Where to buy Tattoo
MycoAndCo, 2007 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. In-store pickup only, 21+ ID required, open daily 10 AM to 9 PM. No shipping, delivery, or mail order under any circumstances. Check the live product listing linked from this strain guide to confirm current stock and pricing.
Related resources:Full Magic Mushroom Strain Guide · Shop All Dried Strains · Mushroom Capsules · MycoAndCo Rewards