Ruling Unlimited format: TM-TS2 Vs. Strange Cave

[PokeChamp]

I finally found a question to stump myself. :3

Don't answer unless you know for sure.

What would happen if my opponent used Strange Cave to put an Aerodactyl into play and I used TM-TS2 (LA) to devolve it? Would it be returned to my opponent's hand, or is that an impossible play?

 

[Futa]

Strange Cave says that when you play the Pokemon, you must treat it as a basic Pokemon. In this case, Aerodactyl would be a basic Pokemon. Since TM-TS 2 can only devolve evolved Pokemon, Devoluter would not do a thing to Aerodactyl.

 

[PokeChamp]

Strange Cave says that when you play the Pokemon, you must treat it as a basic Pokemon. In this case, Aerodactyl would be a basic Pokemon. Since TM-TS 2 can only devolve evolved Pokemon, Devoluter would not do a thing to Aerodactyl.

There I go not reading the card again. *facepalm*

Thanks, Gliscor! I was playing some unlimited and the deck I'm using happened to get into that scenario.