In Abra and the Psychic Showdown, Sabrina's father appeared for the first time, advising Ash not to battle her in the Saffron City Gym. After Ash lost to Sabrina, her father revealed that the only way to defeat her was by using a Ghost-type Pokémon. He returned later in Haunter versus Kadabra to save Ash from being turned into a doll by Sabrina. It was then discovered that Sabrinas father had been manipulating and controlling her all along, as he revealed their true relationship when Ash defeated her in the gym. Despite this revelation, Ash never suspected that the man knew so much about Sabrina due to his role as her photographer or neighbor in different versions. Furthermore, it was shown that Sabrinas father had the ability to teleport without a known Pokémon and control others' bodies with telekinesis.