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Minecraft Prismarine Shard item

Prismarine Shard

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A stackable crafting material dropped by guardians and elder guardians, used to craft prismarine blocks and dark prismarine.

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About

Prismarine Shards are crafting components obtained by defeating Guardians and Elder Guardians in ocean monuments. Each guardian drops one to two shards on death, making them a reliable resource when farming the monument.

Use shards to craft Prismarine Blocks (nine shards per block) or Dark Prismarine (eight shards plus an ink sac per block). They stack to 64, so monument raids yield enough material for significant building projects. Admins can distribute them with /give @p minecraft:prismarine_shard and any quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Prismarine Shard without spawning it?
Yes. The Prismarine Shard can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Prismarine Shard?
A stackable crafting material dropped by guardians and elder guardians, used to craft prismarine blocks and dark prismarine.
What items are related to the Prismarine Shard?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Prismarine Shard, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Prismarine Shard from?
The Prismarine Shard is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
How current is the Prismarine Shard spawn info?
The Prismarine Shard entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the Prismarine Shard used for?
Prismarine Shards are crafting components obtained by defeating Guardians and Elder Guardians in ocean monuments. Each guardian drops one to two shards on death, making them a reliable resource when farming the monument.
What is the item id of the Prismarine Shard?
The item id of the Prismarine Shard is minecraft:prismarine_shard.
What is the numerical id of the Prismarine Shard?
The numerical id of the Prismarine Shard is 409.
What is the give command of the Prismarine Shard?
The give command of the Prismarine Shard is /give @p minecraft:prismarine_shard 1.
What is the stackable of the Prismarine Shard?
The stackable of the Prismarine Shard is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Prismarine Shard?
The max stack size of the Prismarine Shard is 64.

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