Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers

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Everything at Stake

Everything at Stake

Defeat Sorin Markov in the single-player campaign (Expansion 2)

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How to unlock the Everything at Stake achievement in Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers - Definitive Guide

Just a quick note to the above solutions regarding the strategy fighting Sorin Markov.

I tried different decks and strategy's while fighting Sorin including White, Black, Elves, Claws of Vengeance and the dragon deck (forgot the name), but the deck that is probably the most useful is the new mono red deck.

It consist of mostly spell (instant & sorcery) cards (seriously, go check it out!), so whenever Sorin plays a monster card you just use a spell card to counter that. On my first try with this deck I completely steamrolled him by just using spell cards and one monster card. Give the new mono red deck a try if your struggling with Sorin Markov!

Edit
To clarify: I won with just a 'clean' deck, no extra cards unlocked. (Thanks to G0RILLA FINGER)
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16 May 2010 15:01

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Okay, I've tried a few different decks against Sorin, none of which are completely opened. One issue that I'm seeing with the majority of these suggestions is using the new Mono Red deck.

I've not played in a while, so maybe I'm missing something. When I went looking for Chandra's new deck, I found it at least one level (maybe two, memory's not what it used to be) AFTER the first battle with Sorin.

Am I just sucking, and need to keep hammering away at it? Or are you talking about a different new Mono Red deck?

Thanks!
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By Glasswalker33 on 08 Jan 2011 19:07
Even if you have none of the extra cards unlocked for the Heat of Battle deck, try it. I played Markov probably like 5-6 times using other decks and I got it on my first try using the new red deck.
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By G0RILLA FINGER on 16 May 2010 20:05
That's correct, sorry. I wrote this solution directly the day I got the achievement, which was the same day I bought the expansion. I have not played magic very actively in a long time...

You can most definitely beat Sorin with any deck, but with the new mono red deck you have a great chance of getting good sorcery and instant cards, which are the cards you need the most against Sorin (I think). :)
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By FelixCulpas on 18 May 2010 20:43
Yeah I think Pyroclasm disables the deck when he gets a fast start.
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By Monkey540 on 19 May 2010 15:35
Mono white works. Finally beat him using mono white :D
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By CabbageWithPie on 07 Jan 2011 18:51
Got it first try with the new mono-red deck, after struggling with several other decks. Pyroclasm made a huge difference, as did the 1/1 creature that you can pay 3R to get it to deal 1 damage to target creature or player (really helped to pick off all of those lame 1/1 vampires Sorin uses)
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By felkadelic on 20 Feb 2011 05:36
I am confused because I beat one opponent after another through all of the single player campaign stages (which includes Sorin expansion 2) but I didn't earn the achievement, does anyone have advice about that?
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By SUZZA2014 on 24 Sep 2011 00:38
Amazing. Markov has absolutely no answer to the mono red deck, upvoted!
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By michael0458 on 25 Jul 2012 23:15
New mono red deck works like a charm. +1 from me ;)
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By The Fury I84I on 15 Feb 2013 07:48
mono white better for me
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By Failure Online on 11 Aug 2018 04:38
Great solution, Heat of Battle deck is the way to go. Beat him first try using that deck after struggling with the mono black deck (which I used against everyone successfully up to that point).
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By Ethigy on 17 Jan 2020 06:53
It was on my first try with no extra cards as well, I forgot to add that to the solution. I'll update the solution, thanks for your comment.
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By FelixCulpas on 16 May 2010 20:14
Fyi, the cards you use in the game are ALL spells, unless they are lands. You meant that you played all instants and sorceries, and didn't play many Creature spells.

I killed Sorin with the black deck without trying, but I drew well. It's hard to deal with megrim, rack, underworld dreams, and some discard spells.
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By Monkey540 on 18 May 2010 18:58
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Markov's deck can be tough. A low mana curve makes his side of the battlefield beastly before you can really get started. He also has a few "win now" cards that might as well restart the game for you.

Play it on the easiest difficulty if you'd like.

I used the Claws of Vengeance deck (white/red/green), and Wrath of God (followed by a couple Bull Ceredons) was invaluable. I imagine the mono-white deck would work well also for that reason, not to mention the flying Walls. But seriously, you're almost depending on a Wrath of God.

You may just wanna keep trying until you get lucky and Markov droughts and can no longer keep up with you.

Good luck!
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13 May 2010 23:02

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I'm not sure why this site says I don't have this achievement...
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By XI AlphaMale IX on 14 May 2010 14:53
Try recovering your gamertag and then earn the achivement again.
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By Monkey540 on 14 May 2010 15:21
Yeah I did some research and found that same info. Thanks Monkey. =)
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By XI AlphaMale IX on 14 May 2010 17:08
No probs
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By Monkey540 on 18 May 2010 18:52
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Agreed, this guy is a pain in the ass, BUT, lol I beat him pretty easily (meaning in 5-10 tries) with the fully unlocked Mind Of Void deck, my favorite deck in the whole game for one reason: it has spells that make your opponent discard there decks, I mean I must have erased like half this guy's deck from discard spells alone, this deck also has the persuasion card which lets you use his creatures against him....invaluble (: as well as Denizen of the Deep (an 11/11 creature)
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05 Apr 2011 05:53

This guy is one tough cookie he almost always draws hes vampire that cost one black to play and it becomes a pain. I did this over 26 times and finally did it with the new chandra red deck, you have to use this deck or any deck that kills or destroys his creatures fast that is why i suggest red and always save a destroy card or damage card becuase he will pull something big out his ass i can promise you this. Just stay at it. hope this helps.
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01 Oct 2010 13:50

Sorin's final deck is very aggressive consisting of several quick drop vampires which benefit greatly from Vampire Nocturnus. Aside from setting the difficulty to Mage (easy), having a good opening hand also helps so don't be afraid to mulligan or restart a lot if needed. The two decks I recommended you use would be Ears of the Elves and Heat of Battle, though use any deck you feel comfortable with.

More tips to defeat him can also be found HERE.

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