Pokemon aren't furries to be exact.
They are made up animals to represent a type and personality for what is may seen
Like Umbreon is a black cat like animal with long bulbs for ears.
It also has yellow rings that glow like the moon when it shows.
Hm
That's probably because many people prefer a furry rather than a mythical animal from an anime.
Not saying gamers are bad, neither furries.
I'm mainly a furry myself, but I classify as a furry gamer.