Several in-game years may go by before a player finds their first Prismatic Shard, but even then, they may have absolutely no idea what to do with it. Suffice it to say that Prismatic Shards are exceptionally rare, with only one or two guaranteed drops, and a sub-one-percent chance of finding one organically almost anywhere else. The few reliable ways of farming for Prismatic Shards take a while to build up to, requiring late-game unlocks like true perfection.
Prismatic Shards have many uses, but none of them are immediately clear just to look at them. They don't appear to be part of any crafting recipes, and it seems a waste just to sell such a rare material, even if it does fetch a high price. Even so, there's no one universal solution as to what to do with the first Prismatic Shard — the answer depends on the player's progress through the game, and their top priorities at the moment they find it.
If the player is lucky enough to find one in the early game, it's possible to donate a Prismatic Shard to the Museum. Frankly, though, it's not really worth it; while it does contribute to the overall number of artifacts and minerals they've donated, there's no special reward just for donating a Prismatic Shard. It's better off saved for a more fulfilling reward later in the game, so consider just sticking it in a
chest and waiting until those are unlocked.
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If the player is in the late midgame and has already completed all the other Community Center bundles, they may also opt to donate the Prismatic Shard to the Missing Bundle. This is far from the worst thing one can do with their first Prismatic Shard. Completing the Missing Bundle unlocks the movie theater. It represents a huge change to Pelican Town, and the player's ultimate victory in the Community Center storyline. It's also a great way to level up relationships with
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