How & Where to Buy Magic Mushrooms: Our Ultimate Guide to Sourcing Psilocybin

With regular news stories touting the health benefits of psilocybin therapy, there is growing curiosity about how to access psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Should you ask someone you know? Can you buy magic mushrooms online? Or should you consider growing mushrooms yourself?

To help you make an informed decision, this guide takes a look at your various options for buying psychedelic mushrooms. However, no matter which route you choose, it’s important to remember that psilocybin remains a scheduled drug in most countries. As such, you may want to familiarize yourself with the law in your region, so you know the right questions to ask before you start asking around.

What are Magic Mushrooms?

Magic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin mushrooms, are a type of fungus that contains the psychoactive compound psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring substance found in certain species of mushrooms and it has hallucinogenic properties that can cause vivid sensory experiences and altered perceptions of reality.

According to many historians, indigenous cultures have been using Psilocybe mushrooms for literally thousands of years. Thanks to the psychedelic renaissance, however, new research into the power of psilocybin therapy has begun to proliferate.

Today, various studies point to the potential of psilocybin to assist with treatment-resistant depression, end-of-life distress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and substance-use disorders, including alcohol and tobacco addiction. This has led to growing interest in the use of psilocybin mushrooms—not only for high-dose experiences, but also as a tool for microdosing. In summary, we’re seeing both mental and physical benefits from the intentional use of psilocybin mushrooms, microdose and macrodose.

Microdosing uses sub-perceptual doses of a compound such as psilocybin or LSD to elicit an ongoing benefit, such as enhanced levels of creativity, energy, and focus.  Both psilocybin and LSD are popular choices for microdosing regimens as they are structurally similar to serotonin or dopamine (i.e., tryptamines or phenethylamines, respectively). Both these neurotransmitters activate the body’s 5-HT2A receptor, which has been found to enhance neuroplasticity and improve brain functions like cognition, learning, and memory.

These and other outcomes may have you wondering about the benefits of trying psilocybin for yourself. Yet, unless you plan to forage for mushrooms on your own, you may not know where to start.

Where to Buy Magic Mushrooms Online

DISCLAIMER: We assume no responsibility for the reliability of these vendors or guarantee your transactions with them. 

Getting your mushrooms, whether online, in person, or out foraging, carry different consequences. 

Finding mushrooms for sale online could be the most convenient. However, there’s no way to guarantee a perfect transaction. In-person is the most reliable, but the places that have decriminalized psilocybin are few and far between. Foraging is fun, inexpensive, and convenient. However, this carries the risk of consuming poisonous mushrooms if you don’t know what you’re doing or aren’t with a professional forager.

In this post, we’ll focus on where you can buy magic mushrooms online. For those of you living in places where psilocybin (or other psychedelics) are decriminalized, we envy you. However, if shopping for shrooms in person isn’t for you, you can still find great vendors to ship psychedelic mushrooms right to your doorstep. For the foragers out there, forage responsibly. You can save yourself the pressure and worry of finding shrooms in the forest by ordering them online. That way, you can let the hobby be just that and remove any expectation of finding a magic mushroom.

Buying Magic Mushrooms in the United States 

1. Apotheca Dispensary: Their team researches, tests, and curates partner brands that put people first before profit through intent and action. No product reaches their store shelves without being thoroughly tested for quality and efficacy. Every partner brand provides full test documentation and educational materials to support customers’ purchase of all-natural products to lead a healthier lifestyle.
2. Schedule 35: At Schedule 35, they’re on a mission to set the record straight on psychedelics and break down the stigma that’s been holding them back for far too long. And a big part of that is providing safe, trustworthy access to the incredible, life-altering power of psilocybin.
   Through countless research and testing, they created S35, a microdosing regimen designed to help you think clearly and get more out of your life.
3. Mycology Psychology: Mycology Psychology offers strains that are boutique, unique, and unlike anything on the market! Their blends were created hand-in-hand with a master mycologist, and have since evolved with feedback from the micro-dosing community; they offer an array of strain-specific blends developed to serve you as a whole. Ancient wisdom meets modern practicality, and their expertly formulated blends have been perfected as a wise ally in an ever-changing world.
4. Psilouette: At Psilouette, they champion the intentional use of and research into medicinal mushrooms, specifically when combined with other therapeutic modalities like psychotherapy and mindfulness training. A portion of their proceeds from online orders goes to support their GOOD DEEDS FUND, a corporate savings account that is tapped to support those in need of psychedelic-assisted therapy but does not have the financial means to pay.

Ordering Magic Mushrooms in Canada

Living in Canada gives you more mushroom-buying options than most places worldwide. Canada is at the forefront of psychedelic legalization, with a strong decriminalization movement and several psilocybin start-up companies. So, while psilocybin is still technically illegal at the national level, it is largely unenforced. 

As a result, online mushroom dispensaries are popping up with a wide range of fantastic products, from dried mushrooms to capsules to chocolates to pre-made microdoses. 

Here are a few online dispensaries that ship within Canada: 

1. Blue Goba: Blue Goba offers mail-order psychedelics to all of Canada. Their Psilocybin mushrooms are 100% organic. They feature the Psilocybe Cubensis variety mushrooms, offered whole, in chocolate, tea, gummy, or microdose capsules.
2. Magic Mushrooms Dispensary: Magic Mushrooms Dispensary is Canada’s most reputable & top-rated online mushroom dispensary, with over 10,000 heartfelt customer reviews from satisfied customers. They are Canada’s experts in magic mushrooms and microdosing mushrooms. Whether you’re experimenting with psychedelic drugs, looking for a great trip, or you’re ready to dive deeper into unlocking your mind, this is a good place to find what you’re looking for.

Buying Psilocybin Truffles for EU and UK Residents

“Truffles” are the sclerotia of a fungus––the part that grows underground. Truffles from psilocybin mushrooms contain high amounts of psilocybin. The Netherlands does not prohibit their sale because they are not the “fruiting body” of the mushroom.

This means residents in the EU and UK can purchase them online. Because of the legal gray area, payment processing can be challenging. You may need to pay with cryptocurrency or a direct bank transfer. 

We have heard reports of orders being confiscated by customs agents in the UK and various EU countries, so please remember that even if you order from a reputable dealer, you still may not receive your order. 

Here are a few companies to check out:

1. Magic Truffles Shop: Buy your magic truffles online in their magic truffles shop. These quality truffles are known for the same effects as Magic Mushrooms and are vacuum-sealed and premium quality
2. Red Light Holland: Red Light Holland’s business revolves around the production, growth, and sale (through existing Smart Shops operators and an advanced e-commerce platform) of a premium brand of magic truffles to the legal, recreational market within the Netherlands, per the highest standards, in compliance with all applicable laws
3. Wholecelium: In their webshop, you can find the most beautiful psilocybin products and order magic mushroom grow kits and truffles online. They ship to most countries worldwide their motto is ‘from the web, to your doorstep!’
4. Sirius NL: Here, you will find Sirius Smart Products, such as herbal and hallucinogenic extracts, mood supplements, and sexual stimulants. You can also order truffles and mushroom grow kits online from Sirius and cannabis seeds, CBD, vaporizers, and other supplies for your Sirius products. All Sirius Products are available in our online store and in physical smart shops, the Sirius Smart Galleries. You will also find Sirius products in other smart shops, in the Netherlands and abroad!

Types of Magic Mushrooms to Buy

1. Psilocybe Cubensis Mushrooms

You can buy different types of magic mushrooms, one of the most popular being the mushroom itself. These will typically come in dried form as whole dried mushrooms or mushroom powder. Buying psilocybin mushrooms is currently illegal in all states but decriminalized in some.

2. Psilocybin Truffles

While most mushroom cultivation focuses on growing the mushroom, the fruiting body is not the only specialized structure produced by mycelium.

Some psilocybin-containing fungi produce what is referred to as a “truffle,” as we mentioned in the where to buy these in Europe. The “truffle” is not a real truffle, but a dense structure called a sclerotium that forms underground. Sclerotia are hardened masses of mycelium and are used to store nutrients; they are also a way for the fungus to survive long dry periods. Sclerotia-producing species are cultivated in the US and other countries, so they are not uncommon.

Some species of Psilocybe such as Psilocybe mexicana, Psilocybe galindoi, and Psilocybe tampanensis are cultivated to produce “magic truffles.” Because truffles are not actually “mushrooms,” some people may wonder if they can be bought legally. In fact, when a change in laws in the Netherlands made magic mushrooms unavailable for sale in the country, many cafés in Amsterdam turned to a loophole in the law’s wording to continue selling spores and mycelium.

Despite falling into a legal gray area in the Netherlands, magic truffles still contain psilocybin and psilocin—making them illegal in most other countries. That said, in many countries, purchasing psilocybin spores is not against the law.

3. Chocolates & Gummies

If the taste or texture of dried mushrooms is not for you, shroom chocolates and magic mushroom gummies can be a great alternative. Mushroom edibles can be good for a variety of reasons: they are tasty, convenient, odorless, and dose-specific. Rather than guessing your dosage, you can buy edibles that are specific doses that match your tripping needs

Alternatively, you can make your own mushroom chocolate if that’s more your thing.

4. Infused Meals

Infusing psychedelic mushrooms into food is another growing trend (no pun intended) in the culinary world. Some chefs and home cooks have begun experimenting with incorporating these mushrooms into their dishes to create unique and mind-altering culinary experiences. 

The process of infusing psychedelic mushrooms into food is relatively straightforward, involving either grinding dried mushrooms into a fine powder or steeping fresh mushrooms in hot water before incorporating them into dishes.

The resulting dishes can range from savory to sweet and can be any type of food you want – making for an enjoyable consuming experience. If the taste of mushrooms is not for you, masking it through these different forms can be an excellent option.

Three Things to Know Before Buying Magic Mushrooms

Like anything we plan to put in our bodies, there are things you should know before consumption. 

Avoid Social Media Sellers

In short, it’s best to avoid buying shrooms on social media platforms. Stick to one of the vendors we shared or research online and look for a place with numerous positive reviews. If no reviews are found, that’s a red flag.

Chat with Customer Service

You can also contact the vendor directly and ask for details about how they maintain quality control, the cleanliness protocol for their laboratory, whether they regularly plate their spores on agar to ensure clean prints, and germination rates (high germination rates are the goal, of course). Ask what strains they grow and what the growing conditions are. 

A professional company will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide information. Consider somewhere else if they are slow to respond or vague about their processes.

Understand Your Intentions

Each magic mushroom strain holds unique properties. Golden Teacher is known for a more heady or insightful experience, whereas Penis Envy is more visual and introspective. 

Before you buy magic mushrooms, it’s best to know what want to experience in return. Are you seeking intense visuals, somatic experiences, spiritual or mystical moments, or a more social-friendly strain? 

Your intention can help guide you to purchase the right psychedelic mushroom for you.

Understand the Legality of Psilocybin Mushrooms

Thanks to the growing evidence on how beneficial psilocybin can be for a variety of health issues, changes in legislation are headed in a positive direction. Until these substances are fully legal, you should understand the laws that prevail where you live. 

Many countries over the years have closed loopholes that previously enabled the sale of mushrooms as distinct from pure psilocybin or psilocin. Countries like the UK and the Netherlands, where fresh mushrooms were available in cafés and shops, have now rewritten the laws to cover them. 

Here’s a quick overview of the legislative rules of psilocybin. For a deeper dive into this, you can reference our psychedelic legality guide, which covers the legal status of other psychedelics & plant medicines across 16 counties.

Decriminalization in the US

Decriminalization is not the same as legalization. Decriminalization is when something is no longer considered a crime and includes removing criminal penalties. And numerous cities have or are looking to decriminalize magic mushrooms.

US cities like Denver, Colorado [6], Oakland, California [7], Santa Cruz, California [8], and Ann Arbor, Michigan [9] have decriminalized psilocybin and psilocin. Keep in mind the state of California criminalizes the sale of spores of Psilocybe. 

The state of Oregon voted in an initiative on November 3, 2020, to legalize psilocybin for mental health treatment at licensed centers and decriminalize the possession of small amounts of all drugs [10]. Washington, D.C. passed an initiative to decriminalize the cultivation and possession of “entheogenic plants and fungi” on the same day[11]. 

In 2021, the City Councils of Somerville, Northampton, and Cambridge, Massachusetts [12] voted for decriminalization. California is currently in the process of reviewing bill SB-519, which would decriminalize many psychedelics, including psilocybin.

Psilocybin as a Schedule 1 in the US

In the United States, psilocybin and psilocin are listed as Schedule 1 drugs [1], making possession of psilocybin-containing mushrooms illegal. Spores do not contain psilocybin or psilocin, which means they are legal to trade or sell in most US states. Spores are illegal in Georgia [2], Idaho [3], and California [4]. 

The sale of spores to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms is illegal. The cultivation of hallucinogenic mushrooms is considered the manufacture of a Schedule 1 substance; therefore, it is illegal as soon as you germinate the spores. 

In Louisiana, through the Louisiana State Act 159, growing, selling, or possessing Psilocybe spp. and Conocybe spp. are prohibited [5].

Canada

In Canada, both dry and fresh psilocybin-containing mushrooms are illegal. As in the US, purchasing spores intending to cultivate is illegal, but buying spores for research and collection is allowed. Most mushroom spores in Canada are sold over the internet as spore prints or in spore syringes. Mushroom grow kits are legal and sold openly on the internet. 

Psilocybin and psilocin are classified as Schedule III under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act [13] and are illegal to possess, obtain, or produce without a prescription or license. The Canadian government has a unique Special Access Program (SAP), allowing patients with severe conditions to access restricted drugs. Unfortunately, the process is bureaucratic and slow.

Online dispensaries exist that openly sell microdoses to Canadian patients with medical prescriptions [14]. Police tolerate the activity, stating that they focus instead on pursuing harmful criminal drug activities.

The Netherlands

In the Netherlands, psilocybin-containing fungi are legal as “magic truffles.” The outlawing of psychoactive mushrooms permits truffles, as they are mycelium, not “mushrooms,” through a legal loophole. Magic truffles are sold in smart shops throughout the country, and as of September 2019, they are fully taxed and legalized [15]. 

Both dry and fresh psychoactive mushrooms were available from Dutch cafés, but the possession of dried magic mushrooms was criminalized in 2005 and fresh mushrooms in 2008. Possession of minor amounts (less than 0.5g dried or 5g fresh) is allowed and will not lead to a criminal charge [16].

The UK

In the UK, psilocybin-containing fungi are listed as a Class A drug, making the possession, cultivation, use, and supply of psilocybin-containing mushrooms illegal. This includes both fresh and “prepared” mushrooms–e.g., mushrooms that have been dried, cooked, or made into a tea.

Before implementing the Drug Act 2005 [17], fresh mushrooms had been widely available, including sales in shops. Section 21 of the Act now makes these an illegal product.

Spores do not contain psilocybin and are therefore not regulated under the Act.

Growing Magic Mushrooms

The legal consequences tied to the growing your own mushrooms are not synonymous with the legal implications to buying shrooms.

Growing magic mushrooms is an excellent alternative to buying, as the reliability, convenience, and price all act in your favor. Of course, it will take time, about 6-8 weeks, before you can harvest. But as they say, all good things take time.

Whether you’re new to mushrooms or a seasoned vet, Third Wave offers a Mushroom Grow Kit that makes your growing experience as simple as possible. We provide a video course and written instructions, a digital community of growers, amateurs, and experts, and all the equipment you need to grow your magic mushrooms. 

The only thing we don’t provide is psilocybin spores. While spores don’t technically have psilocybin, Third Wave doesn’t want to brush up against the law with things so gray. So, while we don’t include shroom spores in our Grow Kit, we provide a few reputable, vetted suppliers that will safely, discreetly, and reliably send your high-quality mushroom spores.

FAQs on Buying Psilocybin Mushrooms

Are Psilocybin Mushroom Spores Legal?

The legal status of psilocybin mushroom spores varies depending on the jurisdiction. In many parts of the world, including the United States, the sale and possession of psilocybin mushroom spores is legal, as they do not contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. However, the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms is illegal in most countries, and possessing spores with the intent to grow mushrooms may be considered a criminal offense.

It is important to note that the laws regarding psilocybin mushrooms and spores are constantly evolving, and individuals interested in purchasing or possessing psilocybin mushroom spores should research the laws in their area and seek legal advice if necessary.

How Much Do Shrooms Cost?

The cost of shrooms can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including location, availability, and the type of mushroom. In general, psilocybin mushrooms can range in price from $20 to $40 per eighth of an ounce (3.5 grams).

However, prices can be higher or lower depending on the quality and potency of the mushrooms, as well as the availability and demand in a particular area.