Prisms are objects that take the form of large colored gemstones. From these gemstones is usually a large transparent crack, from which radiates a beam of energy. This beam can range from anything from colored lights, elemental beams, or magnetic pulses. Usually the colors of the prism dictates what energy they produce, but some prisms could also only be carried by specific Pikmin types due to radiating strong temperatures. Usually the beams these prisms produce can be reflected off a mirror or a similar surface.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the sponge.

In Pikmin: Neo

Prisms are objects that appear in Pikmin: Neo. They are gemstones of varying sizes, shapes, weights, and colors. They are usually found underground but some places such as certain Vaults also house these items. Each prism has a transparent crack coming out of it, which from there radiates a beam of energy. This energy is usually dependent on the color. Purple prisms shoots beams of Light which can interact with plants to jumpstart their growth, distract certain animals, and activate certain panels. Red prisms radiate beams of intense heat which can melt Ice and burn wood, this prism can only be carried by Red Pikmin due to the intense heat is produces. Cyan prisms on the contrary shoot beams of sheer cold which can freeze waters, enemies, and other substances, this could only be carried by Hairy Pikmin due the freezing temperatures this object produce. Finally black prisms shoot magnetic beams which can attract and pull in various metals, this can only be carried by Plasma Pikmin due the energy radiating from this Pikmin stunning other types. The beams produced by prisms can be redirected by reflective substances and objects such as Reflecting Shinestools. While some prisms are buried in the ground and can't be carried, others can be moved and directed by the Captains.