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title: "Pokemon Sword / Shield – Google Lens animation"
url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/pokemon-sword-shield-google-lens-animation/"
description: "The Pokemon Company did announce something special would happen when you scan a physical copy of Pokemon Sword and Shield with Google Lens"
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2019-11-18 14:24:19"
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Pokemon Sword / Shield - Google Lens animation | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Pokemon Sword / Shield – Google Lens animation](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-sword-shield-google-lens-animation.avif "Pokemon Sword / Shield – Google Lens animation")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-sword-shield-google-lens-animation.avif)The Pokemon Company did announce something special would happen when you scan a physical copy of Pokemon Sword and Shield with Google Lens

Here’s the cool animation that happens when you try scanning a physical copy of the games:

> 買ったパッケージをGoogleレンズで写すと、、、[\#ポケモン剣盾](https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E5%89%A3%E7%9B%BE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/aRUW4T3RWt](https://t.co/aRUW4T3RWt)
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> — トリニク【ポケモン垢】 (@torinikugorth) [November 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/torinikugorth/status/1195229344953556992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> どうぞ [pic.twitter.com/Ly2kcJLBCr](https://t.co/Ly2kcJLBCr)
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> — トリニク【ポケモン垢】 (@torinikugorth) [November 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/torinikugorth/status/1195322849235333120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

This also works with the English version of the game, not only the Japanese version as some people where noting.

## [](#about-pokemon-sword-shield)About Pokemon Sword / Shield

A new generation of Pokémon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokémon Trainer, and embark on a journey in the new Galar region. Choose from one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. In this all-new adventure, you’ll encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade Pokémon while exploring new areas.

Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.

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