Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

Fin Luster pull Basic Lvl Xs?

Everwind

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I was curious if I use Lumineon's Fin Luster Poke-POWER and my opponent has a Basic LvL X such as Darkrai Lvl X or one if the new SP Lvl Xs in their hand does it come to the bench and then to the active spot circumventing the level up rules?

The LvL X in this case are considered basics or not?

I ask because of this ruling.

Q. If I level up a Basic Pokemon, is it still considered a Basic Pokemon?
A. Yes, the Lv.X Pokemon has the same evolutionary stage as the card beneath it. (Jul 10, 2008 PUI Rules Team)
 
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That is when it is in play and on a Pokemon that was already in play.

In your example, what stage is the "card beneath it"?
It's not a Basic while in the hand. There, it is a Level Up card.
And Fin Luster is not looking for Level Up cards.
 
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