# Special Shards

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Special shards differ from normal shards in that they **do not have a rarity**. All special shards are of the same quality **Special**. So a shard of a **Trading Bazaar** can be used on any **Trading Bazaar**.

Sources:

* Dismantling Special Buildings
* Trading Bazaar

Used By:

* Upgrading Special Buildings

More about upgrading buildings:

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[shards-and-upgrading](https://docs.milliononmars.com/playerguide/~/changes/PuC8cwzf5oWpYdDfvqV5/buildings-for-your-martian-homestead/shards-and-upgrading)
{% endcontent-ref %}