This page contains photographs and information for pills we have identified during the 2019/20 season that were obtained as MDMA but were not what people thought. They are listed from the top of the page in two tables:
- Table 1: pills estimated to contain more than one dose of MDMA
- Table 2: pills containing no MDMA
If your pill does not appear on this page, this is not a guarantee that it is safe.
Please note that the amount of active substance present is an estimate only as our technology cannot directly measure dosage or purity. Our spectrometer provides a rough percentage of psychoactive content in a sample. We use this combined with the weight of the pill to reach these estimates. The estimated dosage should be treated as an indication only and we recommend caution.
Pills containing more than one dose of MDMA
These pills are estimated to contain up to three doses in a single pill. A common dose of MDMA is around 80-120 milligrams, depending upon a user’s body weight. We recommend weighing your doses wherever possible.
Taking too much MDMA can result in a very unpleasant experience, health risks, and even death. If you or someone you know has taken any of these pills and experiences the following, seek medical attention immediately.
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- A sharp rise in body temperature
- Muscle cramping
- Heart palpitations
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
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NY Yankees – blue and yellow Blue or yellow, round, quite thick, NY Yankees logo on front, dividing line on reverse Weight: 360mg Estimated to contain 200-250mg MDMA |   |
Blue Kenzo Bright blue, shaped like a cat’s head, tiger face stamped on front, KENZO logo on reverse Weight: 420-430mg Estimated to contain 200-300mg MDMA |   |
Mortal Combat, pink and blue Pale pink or pale blue, slightly speckled, round, Mortal Combat logo on front NB logo sometimes mistaken for a seahorse Weight: Blue: 140mg, Pink: 248mg Blue: estimated to contain 65-100mg MDMA Pink: estimated to contain 120-140mg MDMA NB: 3 pills were tested, and the weights and estimated doses varied considerably between them. These pills may be inconsistent in dosage and caution is advised. |   |
Grenades, green, pink and grey Green, pink, or darkish grey, slightly speckled, shaped like a grenade with grenade markings stamped on it NB this is sometimes mistaken for a pineapple Weight: 300-320mg Estimated to contain 120-160mg of MDMA |    |
Yellow Warner Bros Pale yellow, shaped like the Warner Bros logo, with WB stamped on it. Weight: 417mg Estimated to contain 200-250mg of MDMA |  |
Yellow DHL Van Pale yellow, shaped like a courier van, with DHL stamped on the side of the van Weight: 425mg Estimated to contain 250-300mg of MDMA |  |
Green Speckles Dark green, speckled, round, no logo Weight: 350-370mg Estimated to contain 150-200mg of MDMA |  |
Orange Rolex Orange, shaped like the Rolex crown logo with five-pointed crown stamped on it Weight: 340mg Estimated to contain 200-250mg of MDMA |  |
Pink Supreme Purply-pink, rectangular, stamped with the Supreme logo Weight: 348mg Estimated to contain 150mg of MDMA |  |
Orange One Orange/brown, round pill, has ‘ONE’ stamped on it Weight: 370mg Estimated to contain 200-250mg MDMA |  |
White CNN White, rectangular with rounded corners, CNN logo on front Weight: 450mg Estimated to contain 300mg MDMA |  |
Pink Mitsubishi Pink, round, quite thick, Mitsubishi logo on front, plain on reverse Weight: 530mg Estimated to contain 250-300mg MDMA Warning: this pill also contains an estimated 90mg of caffeine. This is the equivalent of about 2 strong cups of coffee and will add to the stimulant effect of these pills and increase the risk of heart problems or stimulant-induced psychosis |  |
Blue Punisher Light blue, shaped like a cut diamond, Punisher logo on front, dividing line on reverse Weight: 450-490mg Estimated to contain 200-300mg MDMA |   |
Yellow Ironman Bright yellow, oval, Ironman logo on front, dividing line vertical on reverse Weight: 430mg Estimated to contain 250mg MDMA |  |
Pills containing no MDMA
These pills were found to contain no MDMA, but contained either another psychoactive substance such as cathinones (“bath salts”), or nothing psychoactive.
Mephedrone produces similar effects to MDMA, but is described as ‘speedier’ and is active in lower doses. A common oral dose is 100-200mg. It has been implicated in a small number of deaths overseas.
Methylone, also known as bk-MDMA, has similar effects to MDMA but is less potent in terms of dose. A common dose is 150-200mg. The identified pill also contains caffeine. This increases the risk of harm as combining stimulants can cause heart problems and psychosis.
Cathinones such as mephedrone and methylone can be dangerous when taken with alcohol, tramadol, or MAOI antidepressants. They can cause insomnia and anxiety, and in high doses, psychosis.
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Blue Mario Pale blue, round, Mario Brothers face stamped on it Weight: 430mg Estimated to contain ~180mg methylone and 100mg caffeine |  |
Dark Green Square Dark green, square-ish pill, logo can’t be made out Weight: 245mg Estimated to contain 90mg mephedrone |  |
Green Gucci Lime green, rectangular, Gucci logo on one side Weight: 228-325mg Two pills were tested on separate occasions, both contained no MDMA but instead contained parexyl, a brand of toothpaste found in Europe. |  |
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