While some elements carry throughout each block (Planeswalkers can cross into other realms after all) and Magic game designers often returns to past favorites, every block is mostly a new story to hook new players while keeping Magic veterans interested
Menace and ward are going to help you attack profitably and avoid removal, at least somewhat
This will help keep Magic cards in best-selling condition
While they always contain some chase cards, reprints, and popular spellsMana Crypt and Underworld Breach in LCI, Field of the Dead in Murders at Karlov Manor , Grief and friends in MH3these lists are often studded with underwhelming choices: SPG has always biased towards strong spells that are, if not scarce, at least popular, but not all Special Guests are made equal
Rounding things out, we have some very serviceable card draw