Abilities can affect the objects they’re on. They can also affect other objects and/or players.
May 3, 2019 · War of the Spark
An effect that creates an emblem is written “[Player] gets an emblem with [ability].” This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
January 25, 2019 · Ravnica Allegiance
An effect that creates an emblem is written "[Player] gets an emblem with [ability]." This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
May 1, 2014 · Journey into Nyx
An effect that creates an emblem is written “[Player] gets an emblem with [ability].” This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
September 30, 2011 · Innistrad
An effect that creates an emblem is written "[Player] gets an emblem with [ability]." This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
June 17, 2011 · Commander 2011
An effect that creates an emblem is written “[Player] gets an emblem with [ability].” This means
April 1, 2011 · Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons
An effect that creates an emblem is written "[Player] gets an emblem with [ability]." This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
February 4, 2011 · Mirrodin Besieged
An effect that creates an emblem is written “[Player] gets an emblem with [ability].” This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
October 1, 2010 · Scars of Mirrodin
An effect that creates an emblem is written “[Player] gets an emblem with [ability].” This means
July 16, 2010 · Magic 2011
An effect that creates an emblem is written "[Player] gets an emblem with [ability]." This means that [player] puts an emblem with [ability] into the command zone. The emblem is both owned and controlled by that player.
February 1, 2010 · Worldwake
Only permanents are legal targets for spells and abilities, unless a spell or ability (a) specifies that it can target an object in another zone or a player, (b) targets an object that can't exist on the battlefield, such as a spell or ability, or (c) targets a zone.