Ruling Uxie LA Question

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Confessed Gleek
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I apologize deeply if this was asked before; I ran a forum search and checked compendium and the FAQs here, but found nothing, so here goes:

If I play an Uxie from my hand to the bench during the original match setup (i.e., when you draw 7 cards, place prizes, etc., if I wasn't explaining myself correctly), can I still use its Poke-power on my first turn?

Possible example:
I have a basic and an Uxie in my hand at the start of the match. I put the basic as my active, and Uxie on my bench. On the coin flip, I wind up going second. Would I still be able to use Set Up, or have I fundamentally misunderstood the rules of the TCG?

Thanks in advance, and even more apologies if I missed this thread already (I'm trying to be a humble and respectful new member).
 
No. It's only when you play it from your hand when the game starts.
 
To clarify,
http://pokebeach.com/scans/legends-awakened/43-uxie.jpg

"Once during your turn, when you put Uxie from your hand onto your bench, you may draw cards until you have 7 cards in your hand."

Set-up does not count as during your turn (or anyone's turn, really). Set-up includes everything done before Turn 1 (drawing your first hand, setting initial Active and Benched Pokemon, and setting prizes).
 
Thanks a lot! I was pretty sure that I wouldn't want to play it during set up anyway, but this sealed it.
 
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