diff --git a/packages/mdc-switch/_mixins.scss b/packages/mdc-switch/_mixins.scss
index a7388877483..e1c72a64ef7 100644
--- a/packages/mdc-switch/_mixins.scss
+++ b/packages/mdc-switch/_mixins.scss
@@ -64,6 +64,9 @@
     @include feature-targeting-mixins.targets($feat-structure) {
       @include native-control_;
     }
+    @include feature-targeting-mixins.targets($feat-animation) {
+      transition: functions.transition(transform);
+    }
   }
 
   .mdc-switch__track {